Metallurgical Technician

Job description

At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equity, family and responsibility. Why? Because they express who we are, and they have helped us succeed in business for over 60 years. We value you – your unique set of skills and experience. We value your willingness to build those skills and make a meaningful contribution to our company. And, we value your commitment to treat every person on our team with respect, helping us to operate safely, protect the environment and make a positive contribution to our local communities.

Canadian-based and led, Agnico Eagle is Canada's largest mining company and the second largest gold producer in the world. It produces precious metals from operations in Canada, Australia, Finland and Mexico and has a pipeline of high-quality exploration and development projects. Agnico Eagle is a partner of choice within the mining industry, recognized globally for its leading sustainability practices. Agnico Eagle was founded in 1957 and has consistently created value for its shareholders, declaring a cash dividend every year since 1983. The Support and Development Center provide services to Agnico Eagle's various Canadian and / or international mining operations in a variety of areas, including administration, financial services, IT, supply chain, human resources, communications, construction as well as technical services (geology, engineering, metallurgy, infrastructure, marketing, innovation, and digital transformation).

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE Reporting to the Laboratory Coordinator of the Technical Services Department, you will work closely with metallurgists, other technicians, and members of the support teams. You will participate in laboratory work, sample preparation and characterization, as well as the safe and efficient maintenance of laboratory facilities. You will also help ensure that objectives are achieved while promoting and upholding Agnico Eagle’s values, health and safety code of conduct, and environmental standards.

The group's activities are divided into two main categories; supported by laboratory work:

- Project development, such as studies of satellite zones to existing operations, assessments of the company's exploration portfolio potential (ranging from economic assessments to PEA and PFS studies), and evaluations of external mining opportunities for potential acquisition;

- Support for operations.

Using your technical knowledge and experience, you will propose value-added solutions to support project development and maximize their economic value. You will also contribute to the development of new technologies in collaboration with research institutions and act as a facilitator for their implementation at sites that could benefit from them.

Specifically, you will:

- Perform sample preparation, characterization, and metallurgical testing in accordance with established procedures, test protocols, and quality and safety standards;

- For example, flotation, gravity concentration, cyanidation, and diagnostic leaching tests;

- Receive, identify, log, store, and ensure the traceability of samples in accordance with established procedures and records;

- Compile metallurgical test data and results, perform required verifications, and contribute to the preparation of reports, technical memoranda, and other laboratory documentation;

- Participate in the development, validation, revision, and implementation of laboratory work procedures;

- Perform laboratory opening and closing duties and participate in daily and periodic tasks required for the efficient operation of the laboratory (e.g., fire extinguisher inspections);

- Create, track and maintain work orders and purchase requisitions in applicable records and management systems (JDE);

- Follow health and safety procedures, properly use personal protective equipment, and contribute to maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment;

- Participate in the continuous improvement of laboratory practices, procedures, work organization, and testing methods;

- Support operational and project activities by conducting plant sampling, field metallurgical testing, and various technical activities aimed at supporting process optimization and project development;

- Collaborate with the metallurgy team and perform any other related duties required to ensure the safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of laboratory work;

- Welcome, train, and supervise students, interns, and other individuals using the laboratory facilities.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

- Hold a Diploma of College Studies (DCS/DEC) in Mineral Technology, Chemical Engineering, or Analytical Chemistry;

- Have 0 to 3 years of experience in mineral processing;

- Experience working in mineral processing plants and/or metallurgical laboratories is considered an asset;

- Knowledge of equipment and processing methods used in the gold and base metals industries;

- Strong ability to work and interact with people from diverse cultural backgrounds;

- Ability and willingness to travel to the Company's project and operating sites in Canada, Finland, Australia, and Mexico;

- Strong communication skills in French, both written and spoken; functional proficiency in English is required. Knowledge of Spanish and Finnish is considered an asset.

Your Work Schedule

- Schedule: 40 hours per week, from Monday to Friday. Possibility of a 5-2-4-3 or 4-3 work schedule;

- Workplace: Preissac

Core Competencies:

- Positive leadership;

- Strong communication skills;

- Strong organizational skills;

- Thoroughness and reliability.

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