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Hecla Québec · 1 month ago

Entry-Level Metallurgist

Juneau Borough County, AK

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Hecla Québec is a distinguished mining company operating the Greens Creek Mine in Juneau, Alaska. They are seeking an Entry-Level Metallurgist to complete a comprehensive training program and assist in metallurgical testing, process optimization, and quality control to ensure efficient extraction and recovery of metals from ore while maintaining safety and environmental standards.

Mining & Metals

No H1B

Responsibilities

Complying with all necessary requirements put in place to prevent incidents, injuries or losses

Ensuring the safety and health of themselves and others in the workplace by being responsible for their actions and taking due care while performing their work

Identifying, eliminating, and reporting hazards as soon as practicable

Reporting incidents and accidents as soon as practicable

Disclosing all information regarding incidents and cooperating in incident investigations

Assisting in the resolution of health and safety matters in a positive and timely manner

Using and maintaining PPE

Providing suggestions for improving work processes

Assisting Management by supporting change to achieve desired targets

Ensuring that plant and equipment operate within their safe working limits

Ensuring that correct equipment is used for the job

Participating in risk assessment methodology

Participating in safety initiatives

Receiving training and instruction as required

Maintaining good housekeeping standards

Complete a 1-year structured operational training program covering all mill circuits including multiple rotations in grinding and flotation operations, and single rotations in ore pad, concentrates, batch plant, and tails operations

Provide technical support to plant operators and contribute to training initiatives for operational staff, emphasizing safe work practices

Actively promote a safety-first culture by identifying hazards, reporting incidents, and participating in safety audits and toolbox talks

Conduct routine metallurgical sampling, testing, and analysis of ores, concentrates, and tailings

Assist in monitoring and optimizing plant performance, including grinding, flotation, leaching, and smelting processes

Prepare and maintain accurate technical reports, data logs, and documentation

Support metallurgical projects aimed at improving recovery rates, reducing costs, and enhancing sustainability

Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and environmental teams to ensure compliance with all safety protocols and regulatory standards

Participate in troubleshooting process issues and recommend corrective actions

Maintain a clean, hazard-free work area

Conforms with HSEQ standards and practices relating to job assignments; prepares appropriate paperwork and reports relating to production activity, machinery and work area inspections; other duties as assigned by management

Employees must comply with attendance, safety, environmental and HR policies. Successful candidate must demonstrate the following behavioral skills: productive communication, cooperation, productivity, initiative, creativity, dependability

Qualification

Metallurgical fundamentalsMineral processing principlesData analysisLaboratory techniquesMetallurgical softwareDependabilityProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailCommunication skillsTeamwork skillsCreativity