Refinery Operator

Job Summary

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the refinery and gold room.

Essential Functions

• Clean the Electrowinning cells and cathodes to remove and recover gold-bearing sludge.
• Maintain the cathodes, anodes, and bus bars to ensure proper operation of the Electrowinning cells.
• Operate the Finishing Table to produce a gold-bearing concentrate.
• Prepare gold-bearing sludge and concentrates for smelting.
• Shovel precipitate into the furnace and operate the smelting furnace
• Punctuality and regular attendance is required.
• Meet or exceed established performance expectations set by management.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, safety, confidentiality, and environmental policies.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the state.
• Work safely in all areas identify potential safety hazards and work with management to correct them.
• Work without significant risk of harm to self and others.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.  Employees must have sufficient education to read and write instructions, perform simple mathematical calculations, and keep records.
• One-year mill operations experience is preferred.
• Must be able to take a blood test and a urine test regularly for health monitoring reasons.
• Must have a solid ability to administer first aid for chemical and thermal burns.
• Must have solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work with others in a team environment.
• Ability to function within the qualifications outlined in the attached physical demands sheets.
• Must be available for shift work, overtime, holidays, and weekends.
• Progression through wage scale is contingent upon satisfactory completion of attached check lists.

Skills

• Ability to walk over rough terrain as well as climb stairways, catwalks and pads.
• Ability to shovel clean up material.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. frequently throughout the day.
• Ability to work at heights in excess of 80 ft.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Accurate and legible paperwork is a must.
• He/she will have performed the duties of an operator for a specified period and must meet all department training guidelines. He/she will be conversant and task trained on all support equipment.
• Possesses good communication and interpersonal skills.
• General understanding of mining operations, as well as limited understanding of milling and maintenance operations.
• Working knowledge and skill with P.C. utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
• Ability to work independently and also as a member of the management team.
• Demonstrates strong administrative, organizational and technical writing skills.
• Must be 18 years old and presently authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis.
• Requires valid driver’s license.