Senior Mill Operator

INTRO

Location: Macassa Mine, Kirkland Lake, ON

Rotation: 7/7 Schedule

This role is not a Camp Based opportunity.

WHAT DO YOU VALUE IN A CAREER?

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.

WHAT DOES AGNICO EAGLE VALUE?

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.

MACASSA MINE

Agnico Eagle Mines' Macassa Mine is situated on the traditional homelands of the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation, Beaverhouse First Nation, and Matachewan First Nation. In honoring our relationships with and commitments to our Partner Nations, Agnico Eagle prioritizes the hiring of Members from these Nations. To support this commitment, members from these Nations seeking employment opportunities at the Macassa Mine are encouraged to self-identify during the job application process. This ensures that we can consider your application appropriately in line with our dedication to supporting our Partner Nations.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Based at the Macassa Mine, we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mill Operator to join our Mill Operations team reporting to the Mill Supervisor.

The Macassa Mine is a high-grade gold producer, with grade improving at depth, and a key valuation driver for Agnico Eagle. Located in the Town of Kirkland Lake, Ontario, the Macassa Mine remains one of the highest gold grade mines in the world. Macassa commenced operations in 2002, and with the discovery of the South Mine Complex has been able to increase its level of production significantly over the past five years. The mine is located in an area with well-developed infrastructure, including a provincial highway, a railway system and a private airport. High-grade ore is processed at the Macassa Mill, which currently has available capacity and is located in close proximity to the mine.

The Senior Mill Operator is responsible for achieving and improving set targets by maximizing throughput, recovery, and production. In addition to coaching and mentoring others in these processes, optimizing operating cost by eliminating waste, and continuous monitoring of the plant and associated equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Your responsibilities will include:

• Competency in Basic Mill Common core and with modules for Operator 1 as required, working toward Supervisor Common Core.
• Monitor and maintain metallurgical parameters in all aspects of solutions circuit/stripping circuit accuracy in reporting of process data in relevant documents (e.g. Excel).
• Monitor all instrumentation used to control the process in your area of responsibility, advising the appropriate people of defective equipment.
• Identify and take necessary corrective action to maintain established parameters and to bring the circuit into the established parameter ranges.
• Perform quality control tests and adjusts as required to ensure that the circuit operates within the established product quality parameters.
• Keep up to date with changes in operating parameters, equipment, procedures, and process control strategies in your area of responsibility.
• Make recommendations to supervision for efficiency, safety, and production improvements.
• Undertake project work with Metallurgy.
• Prioritize work and multi-tasking while following standard operating procedures, working safely, leading by example.
• Provide relief on grinding, solutions or crushing as required.
• Provide relief to Shift Supervisor from time to time.
• Have familiarity with other areas including Water Treatment Plant, Tailings Areas, Surface Operations and Assay Lab and accurately filling out daily shift reports and logbooks.
• Assist with developing and writing standard operating procedures.
• Assist with the coaching, mentorship, and development of mill operations crews, and provide mill operational expertise to all circuits.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Our ideal candidate has:

• 6 years’ experience as a Mill Operator 1 or equivalent.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Ontario OHSA Mining Regulations and Safety Program.
• Train the Trainer Certification preferred.
• Excellent communications skills
• Adaptable, must be able to provide relief in all areas of Mill Operations
• Able to work both independently and collaborate with others.
• Mechanically inclined.

Does this sound like you? If so, we would love to hear from you.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Together, we are building a world-class gold mine and our success is determined by the hard work and dedication of our team. All of our team members are rewarded with a competitive benefits package and on-the-job perks, including:

• Competitive salary
• Group benefits package
• Training and learning opportunities

Should you be the successful candidate for this role, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources Department to schedule an interview.