Job Summary

We are seeking a Mill Operations Operator to join our team. Reporting to the Mill Operations Shift Supervisor, the Mill Operator is responsible for safe day-to-day mill operations while ensuring production and quality requirements are within guidelines.  The Mill Operator will be collaborating with all other departments as a team, to achieve set out budgeted targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to all pre-operational checks and procedural requirements to safely start-up, efficiently operate, and safely shutdown process equipment.
• Have a strong commitment to safety.
• Ensure all aspects of operation, environmental policies and practices are followed, keeping the preservation of the natural environment a priority.
• Monitor and operate powerhouse, process, and fire water systems, and immediately report any malfunctions that may affect production targets or personnel safety.
• Monitor and control the Mill Grinding circuit to achieve maximum throughput and target grinds for Leach feed.
• Monitor and operate Gyratory Crusher, HPGR, Grinding, Leach-CIP, Elution, Cyanide Detoxification, Tailings, Reagent Mixing and Water Treatment and Water Management.
• Monitor reagent delivery and addition systems.
• Monitor and operate the computer-based control system within its parameters.
• Coordinate and communicate operations in a timely and effective manner with other departments like Maintenance and Mining.
• Inspect circuits regularly to detect any areas of concern and arrange maintenance.
• Perform Lock Out and Tag Out procedures on processing equipment.
• Operate all equipment in accordance with company policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Troubleshoot, correct, and report circuit upsets and equipment malfunctions when required.
• Complete and maintain shift logs and reports to the level of detail required, ensuring accuracy in the reporting of data.
• Operate various pieces of auxiliary and mobile equipment when required.
• Share best practices and experiences with other operators to promote a strong and successful teamwork environment.
• Fill in as a relief supervisor when required.
• Other related duties may be assigned as part of the progression plan.

Required Experience and Skill Set

• 5+ years of experience in a gold mill plant.
• Commissioning experience is an asset.

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