What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gold Recovery & Process Specialist position at Desert Hawk Gold Corp.?
Desert Hawk Gold Corp. operates an oxide gold cyanide heap-leach mine in Gold Hill, Utah. We are seeking an experienced gold processing professional to evaluate and improve our heap-leach operation, carbon-in-column (CIC) circuit, and overall gold recovery process.
The successful candidate will work directly with management to analyze operating data, troubleshoot recovery discrepancies, and identify practical ways to increase gold production and operating efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate heap-leach performance, solution chemistry, irrigation, pH, cyanide levels, and oxygenation.
- Analyze CIC column performance, carbon loading, and gold capture efficiency.
- Investigate discrepancies between solution assays, carbon gold content, and final doré production.
- Review sampling, laboratory assays, carbon stripping, and refining procedures.
- Recommend and help implement improvements to gold recovery, process controls, and metallurgical accounting.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in gold heap-leach operations and cyanide leaching.
- Strong working knowledge of CIC circuits, carbon adsorption, and gold recovery.
- Experience troubleshooting metallurgical problems and interpreting assay results.
- Ability to analyze operating data and recommend practical, measurable improvements.
- Commitment to safe operations and environmental compliance.
A metallurgy or mineral processing degree is preferred, but substantial hands-on operating experience will be considered.
How to Apply
Submit your résumé and a brief summary of your experience with heap leaching, CIC operations, carbon loading, and gold recovery optimization.
We are looking for an experienced professional who can evaluate our complete recovery circuit, identify opportunities for improvement, and help Desert Hawk increase gold production.
Work Location: In person