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Donlin Gold LLC · 3 days ago

Chief Metallurgist

positionAnchorage, AK
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date15+ years exp

Donlin Gold LLC is a major player in the mining industry, and they are seeking a Chief Metallurgist to lead metallurgical activities for a long-term mining project in Alaska. This role involves overseeing metal extraction, refining, and process optimization while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.

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Responsibilities

Process Optimization & Technical Leadership
Oversee metallurgical processes including crushing, grinding, roasting, leaching, and refining
Monitor and optimize gold recovery circuits to improve performance and reduce operational costs
Conduct lab and plant-scale metallurgical test work to evaluate process changes and improvement opportunities
Analyze metallurgical data and trends to support operational decision-making
Operational Support & Troubleshooting
Provide technical guidance to operations and maintenance teams
Support plant commissioning and integration of new equipment or process modifications
Ensure accurate sampling, metallurgical accounting, and production reconciliation
Compliance & Safety
Promote and uphold safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
Ensure metallurgical operations comply with permitting and reporting requirements
Contribute to team training and development in metallurgical best practices
Strategic Contribution
Lead research initiatives to improve metal extraction and material integrity
Collaborate with engineering, geology, and operations teams to align metallurgical goals with mine planning
Manage and mentor a team of metallurgists and process engineers

Qualification

Gold processingMetallurgical principlesProcess optimizationData analysisLeadershipCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or a related process-focused discipline
Minimum of 15+ years of experience in gold metallurgy and mineral processing, preferably in open-pit operations
Strong knowledge of metallurgical principles and gold processing methods
Experience with metallurgical data analysis and process optimization
Proficiency in software platforms for data analysis and process control
Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively across departments and lead cross-functional initiatives
Willingness to travel to visit the Yukon-Kuskokwim region and Donlin Gold project site
Current authorization to work in the United States

Preferred

Ability to manipulate and analyze large datasets programmatically

Company

Donlin Gold LLC

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Donlin Gold is committed to safely and responsibly developing the project and providing opportunities for the Yukon-Kuskokwim region.
location
Anchorage, Alaska, USA
people-size2-10 employees
web-link
https://donlingold.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage

Recent News

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