Process Operator

Process OperatorJerritt Canyon is looking for a Process Operator to assist with all process related equipment and circuits: Primary Crushing, Dryer, Fine Crushing and Grinding, Roasters, Gas Handling, CIL, Reagents, Utilities and Water Management. The Process Operator will be responsible for taking process readings, adjusting equipment, and recording data. The Process Operator will be responsible for cleaning assigned work areas and performing daily pre-shift area inspections.

The candidate will safely operate and recognize symptoms of abnormal operation and perform minor preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on processing and ancillary equipment. The candidate will be required to operate mobile equipment applicable to the processing facilities.Responsibilities include troubleshooting and correcting circuit and equipment problems, operating circuits safely and efficiently, recording and maintaining orderly operator log sheets, performing or assisting with mechanical tasks, maintaining housekeeping standards, pre-shift inspections, equipment pre-ops, effective communication with others to maintain operational performance, reporting and addressing safety and environmental concerns, performing various general/manual labor duties, working safely with a variety of chemicals while using appropriate PPE, conducting routine equipment inspections, relieving other equipment operators as needed, operating various types of equipment consistent with company and regulatory agency safety and environmental standards, handling reagents, and working in strenuous physical conditions.Education and experience requirements include at least one year of process experience preferred, a high school diploma or GED, knowledge of milling, crushing and conveying equipment, knowledge of high pressure/high temperature systems preferred, direct experience working in the process or mining environment preferred, experience in handling chemicals and reagents preferred, experience in other phases of gold ore processing preferred, and ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards required.Requirements include passing a medical exam(s), passing all required training and/or testing, working a non-standard schedule which may include 12-hour rotating day/night shifts over holidays and weekends, promoting a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, ability to lift moderately heavy objects, climb a ladder and stand for extended periods of time, ability to work in confined spaces, and having a valid driver's license.Equal Employment Opportunity: The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to employees and applicants in accordance with all applicable laws.