Metallurgist - Empire State Mines

Job Position: Metallurgist
Location: Gouverneur, NY
Employer: Empire State Mines, a Titan Mining Corporation Company
Posted Date: 2024 OCT
Empire State Mines is currently seeking a professional to fill the role of Metallurgist at its underground Zinc
operation. Located within 2-hour drive of The Thousand Islands, Lake Ontario shoreline, the Adirondack
Mountains and world class skiing at Lake Placid. Explore Canada with Montreal and Ottawa only 2-3 hours
away.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the VP of Operations, the Metallurgist:
* Manages quality assurance/quality control for the assay lab and mill operations;
* Monitors the process in the mill to maintain or increase production;
* Work collaboratively with Mine and Shaft Depts to maximize opportunities and minimize production
interruptions in the mine;
* Oversees mill maintenance planning;
* Identify and troubleshoot issues in the production process;
* Provide technical assistance to mill operators, millwrights, and lab technicians;
* Runs tests on new ore bodies and chemicals to get optimal recoveries;
* Maintains process chemical inventory and ordering;
* Metallurgical accounting and control of material inventories (concentrate storage, ore tanks, ore pad,
etc.);
* Provide A/R Dept with access to metallurgical data for their preparation of provisional invoices, assay
exchange and negotiation for final invoices;
* Communicate concentrate inventories and production schedules to Shipping Dept daily/weekly to
allow for efficient schedule of outbound concentrate haulage;
* Coordinate with Environmental Dept regarding discharge water quality, flow, treatment and TSF
inspections.
* Maintain current knowledge of industry practice, innovation and technological change;
* Budget planning for production operations and capital;
* Manages the mill supervisor, millwright lead, laboratory technicians and other mill personnel as
needed;
* Compliance with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to safety,
environmental, confidentiality and code of conduct;
* Consistently exercises discretion and judgment in job performance;
* Works without risk or harm to self and others;
* Punctuality and regular attendance required;
* Helps develop other department personnel to perform duties listed above;
* XRF, AA, titrations, mill surveys, chemical addition and process flows.
* Ensure all employees and contractors are working in a safe manner in line with mine site standard
operating procedures and MSHA safety guidelines;
* Other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications:
* A bachelors degree in metallurgical or chemical engineering is preferred;
* At least 5 years experience required;
* Possesses good communication and interpersonal skills;
* General understanding of mining operations, as well a vast understanding of milling, flotation and
maintenance operations.
* Working knowledge and skill with P.C. utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, databases, and
presentation software.
* Knowledge in processing modelling software is preferred.
* Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all
levels of employees and management.
* Ability to work independently with little supervision.
* Demonstrates strong administrative, organizational and technical writing skills.
* Presently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
* Requires valid drivers license.
EMPIRE STATE MINES offers:
Competitive Salary Range between $90,000-130,000 per year contingent on experience and skills
401K Retirement Plan including additional employer contribution of 5% of gross wages weekly.
Excellus Medical plan with low employee contribution, FREE Vision, Dental, and Life Insurances
Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time Off
To join this growing team today, submit resume and cover letter specific to the desired job
to: Jobs@titanminingcorp.com