Chief Metallurgist Blackwater Mine

Lead gold metallurgy at BW Gold’s Blackwater Mine in central British Columbia on a two weeks on, two weeks off schedule. Apply plant operations expertise.

Reporting to the Manager - Metallurgy, the Chief Metallurgist directs metallurgical processes, reporting, and team leadership. You will support commissioning, ramp-up, and regular operations through procedures, technical inputs, and reports. The position covers continuous improvement, production forecasting, cyanide detoxification, water balance, metal accounting, and process information systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead safety standards, procedures, and systems across metallurgical activities
• Support commissioning, ramp-up, and regular plant operations
• Manage metallurgy improvement projects and plant performance initiatives
• Oversee cyanide detoxification, water treatment, and environmental compliance
• Direct production reporting, metal accounting, KPIs, and team development

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Mineral Engineering, or equivalent required
• Professional designation or certification in a related area required
• Minimum 10 years’ metallurgical or mineral processing experience
• At least two years in senior supervisory work
• Ability to work remotely on a two weeks on, two weeks off rotation

Bring gold metallurgy, analytical problem-solving, and leadership expertise to Blackwater Mine’s developing processing operations in British Columbia.