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Hecla Mining Company . As our Chief Metallurgist, you will oversee metallurgical operations at a 2600-ton per day Lead-Zinc-Silver surface mill and concentrator. Your responsibilities include supervising milling processes such as grinding, flotation, gravity, and de-watering, providing guidance to metallurgists, and aligning operations with long-term goals and targets. About Us The Greens Creek Mine, located on Admiralty Island near Juneau, has been operating since 1989 and employs approximately 500 people. Owned by Hecla Mining Company, established in 1891, Greens Creek has received numerous safety and environmental awards. Hecla is a respected producer of precious metals, committed to professional growth and success. What You Can Expect Comprehensive safety training, including four days on-site safety procedures. A B.S. or equivalent in Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, or related field, with supervisory experience. Supervision, coordination, and development of metallurgical staff. Development and management of metallurgical budgets and input into the overall mill budget. Provision of metallurgical forecasts and performance estimates, maintaining updated models. Collaboration with operations to maximize throughput and recovery, incorporating input from maintenance. Interaction with mine and geology teams to optimize recovery and throughput. Engagement with accounting and marketing to enhance revenue. Commitment to workplace safety and taking due care in all tasks. If interested, apply via our website:
http://www.hecla.com/careers/ . Our interview process includes a Zoom interview followed by an in-person visit to the mine site on Admiralty Island to meet the team and ensure mutual fit. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States. Hecla Greens Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visit our website at
www.hecla.com
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http://www.hecla.com/careers/ . Seniority level
Director Employment type
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Chief Metallurgist
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Hecla Mining Company . As our Chief Metallurgist, you will oversee metallurgical operations at a 2600-ton per day Lead-Zinc-Silver surface mill and concentrator. Your responsibilities include supervising milling processes such as grinding, flotation, gravity, and de-watering, providing guidance to metallurgists, and aligning operations with long-term goals and targets. About Us The Greens Creek Mine, located on Admiralty Island near Juneau, has been operating since 1989 and employs approximately 500 people. Owned by Hecla Mining Company, established in 1891, Greens Creek has received numerous safety and environmental awards. Hecla is a respected producer of precious metals, committed to professional growth and success. What You Can Expect Comprehensive safety training, including four days on-site safety procedures. A B.S. or equivalent in Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, or related field, with supervisory experience. Supervision, coordination, and development of metallurgical staff. Development and management of metallurgical budgets and input into the overall mill budget. Provision of metallurgical forecasts and performance estimates, maintaining updated models. Collaboration with operations to maximize throughput and recovery, incorporating input from maintenance. Interaction with mine and geology teams to optimize recovery and throughput. Engagement with accounting and marketing to enhance revenue. Commitment to workplace safety and taking due care in all tasks. If interested, apply via our website:
http://www.hecla.com/careers/ . Our interview process includes a Zoom interview followed by an in-person visit to the mine site on Admiralty Island to meet the team and ensure mutual fit. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States. Hecla Greens Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visit our website at
www.hecla.com
and our careers page at
http://www.hecla.com/careers/ . Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
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