Job Summary
· Walker Lane Mining Company LLC is seeking a Metallurgist to support processing operations, metallurgical analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives at our mining operation.
· This role is responsible for monitoring plant performance, analyzing metallurgical data, optimizing recovery processes, and supporting safe and efficient gold production.
· The Metallurgist will work closely with operations, laboratory personnel, maintenance, engineering, and management teams to improve plant efficiency and support operational goals.
Key Responsibilities
· Monitor and analyze metallurgical performance of plant operations
· Support optimization of gold recovery, reagent usage, and process efficiency
· Review and interpret metallurgical test results and operational data
· Perform metallurgical calculations including recoveries, balances, and process trends
· Assist with troubleshooting processing issues and recommend corrective actions
· Coordinate and support metallurgical test work including bottle rolls, column tests, and carbon activity testing
· Generate and maintain metallurgical reports, production summaries, and operational data tracking
· Collaborate with laboratory, operations, maintenance, and engineering teams
· Ensure compliance with all MSHA safety standards, environmental regulations, and company policies
· Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to maximize recovery and reduce operational costs
· Support training and technical guidance for operations personnel as needed
Required Skills & Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Mining Engineering, or related field required
· Previous metallurgical or mineral processing experience preferred
· Strong understanding of heap leach, Merrill-Crowe, carbon processing, and gold recovery systems preferred
· Ability to analyze operational data and identify process improvements
· Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
· Experience with metallurgical reporting and laboratory coordination preferred
· Excellent communication and teamwork skills
· Ability to work independently in a fast-paced mining environment
· Valid Driver’s License required
Work Conditions
· Combination of office, laboratory, plant, and field-based work
· Exposure to hazardous chemicals, dust, noise, fumes, heat, cold, and moving equipment
· Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
· PPE required including hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, respirator, and steel-toe boots
· Ability to work overtime, weekends, or on-call schedules as needed
Compensation
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Walker Lane Mining Company LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer in the State of Nevada.
Jennifer.Klapthor@walkerlanemining.com | Diane.Zerga@walkerlanemining.com
