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Assoc. Metallurgist/Metallurgist/Sr. Metallurgist, DOE

Posted: 17 Sep 2009
Location: AK, USA
Assoc. Metallurgist/Metallurgist/Sr. Metallurgist, DOE AK, USA
Overview of Property
The Greens Creek Mine, located on Admiralty Island, 18 miles south of Juneau, is an underground polymetallic mine employing approximately 320 people. The mine is owned and operated by Hecla Mining Company, headquartered in Coeur D’Alene, Idaho. Established in 1891, Hecla has a rich history as a distinguished and respected precious metals producer. Winner of numerous safety and environmental awards, Greens Creek is seeking new team members committed to professional growth and success.
Health & Welfare Benefits
Greens Creek is pleased to offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive and flexible benefit plan to provide Health and Welfare, and income protection coverage for employees and their eligible dependents. Employees can customize their benefit plans to the level of coverage desired as well as to the needs of their dependents. In addition to the flexible coverage options, the company makes a significant contribution towards the cost of the benefits.
Community
Juneau, Alaska's capital is the third largest city in the state. Like Alaska, Juneau is full of contrasts, a sophisticated cosmopolitan city in the heart of the Tongass National Forest. Nestled at the base of mountains overlooking the Gastineau Channel, Juneau is surrounded by inter-coastal waterways, lush rain forests, rugged mountainsides and awe-inspiring glaciers. This small city has it all, the adventure of the "last frontier" as well as good education system, year round cultural and sports activities, a wide variety of entertainment, world class fishing and wildlife viewing, temperate weather and a strong sense of community. Juneau is also rich in mining history and Greens Creek is proud to contribute to that heritage by operating in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Oversees metallurgical processes in a flotation concentrator treating 2200 ton-per-day of high-grade, complex lead-zincsilver- gold ores, focusing on ore preparation, extraction and separation methods based on the chemical and physical properties of the ore.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION:
• Uses bench scale, pilot scale and plant scale testing or analysis of plant data to investigate, analyze and, where appropriate, implement methods to improve recovery of silver, zinc, gold and lead, while improving grades of lead, zinc and bulk concentrates and reducing mill operating costs.
• Ensures appropriate metallurgical communication with employees operating and maintaining feeders, conveyors, SAG mills, ball mills, gravity concentrators, tower mills, pressure filters and water treatment plants; on-stream XRF analysis for 18 streams and 5 metals; reagent mixing, storage and distribution systems; PLC-based and graphic operator interfaces; PC-based process data storage, retrieval, trending and on-line mass balancing; PCbased expert; advisory and supervisory control systems.
• Takes responsibility of an area as an Area Metallurgist as assigned, which may include grinding, flotation and dewatering.
• Helps develop key performance indicators (including utilization and availability) for the unit processes in their areas, and maintain daily, monthly and annual records of these in readily accessible format.
• Communicates area metrics to operators, maintenance personnel, mill supervisors and mill management.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the following behavioral competencies: analytical; problem solving; project management; stakeholder service; written communication; teamwork; change management; quality management; planning & organizing; dependability; initiative.
Other duties may be assigned.
While performing the duties of this job, employees may be frequently required to stand, walk or sit for extended periods of time; use hand and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; regularly required to talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision requirements for this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Employees may be frequently exposed to underground work environments; outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions; extreme cold, extreme heat, potentially hazardous wildlife; moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; explosives and vibration. The noise level in most work environments is usually very loud. This position may require work on nights, weekends and rotating shifts; shift schedules may require residency in on-island camp during work rotations.
Education Requirements
BS in Mineral Processing; Metallurgical Engineering, or related field from a four-year college or university; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience
Prefer two to four years with the above-mentioned equipment and processes.
Applications & Resumes
Pay is based on experience and includes a competitive benefits program. Applicants must possess current authorization to work in the United States.

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