Mineralogist

About the position

The Mineralogist position at Nevada Gold Mines involves identifying mineralogy in various samples, understanding gold ore characteristics, and providing plant support to improve processing behavior. The role requires performing mineral analysis using advanced techniques and ensuring data integrity while maintaining laboratory safety and cleanliness. The Mineralogist will collaborate with various teams and contribute to a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Identify mineralogy of process, open pit, and exploration samples.
• Understand refractory and double refractory gold ore characteristics and their relation to processing.
• Provide timely plant support to improve process behavior related to mineralogy.
• Investigate new ore bodies and their response to pressure oxidation and roasting.
• Perform sample preparation for mineral characterization projects.
• Develop mineral analysis procedures using various analytical techniques and equipment.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance with laboratory practices.
• Communicate sample preparation and analytical results to Senior Mineralogist.
• Perform complex analysis and provide meaningful results to clients.
• Write formal reports with results and recommendations for technical staff.
• Maintain laboratory and associated equipment in a clean and safe manner.
• Liaise with exploration, operations, environmental, and process personnel.
• Promote and contribute to safety, environmental, and social responsibilities culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, Metallurgical Engineering, or equivalent related degree required.
• Substantial experience with and knowledge of computer operation required.
• Ability to work with common database, spreadsheet, and word processing programs (Excel and MS Word) required.
• Experience in creating project work orders and organizing work in a laboratory setting preferred.
• Experience with Labware preferred.
• Knowledge of advanced mineralogical techniques and analysis required.
• Mineral identification experience highly preferred.
• Direct experience with optical, XRD, SEM-EDS, and automated mineralogy systems highly preferred.
• Familiarity with chemicals and laboratory procedures preferred.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and prioritize a heavy workload required.
• Ability to work in an operations-focused team environment required.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills required.
• Proven safety record and ability to support work group in achieving safety, environmental, and production goals required.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of this position required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in creating project work orders, organizing and prioritizing work in a laboratory setting highly preferred.
• Experience with Labware preferred.
• Mineral identification experience highly preferred.
• Direct experience with optical, XRD, SEM-EDS, and automated mineralogy systems highly preferred.
• Familiarity with chemicals and laboratory procedures preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks.
• 401k retirement plan with employer contribution and match.
• Paid time off.
• Company-sponsored medical clinics.
• Company match share purchase program.