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Operator Plant 1

SSR Mining Inc.
Cripple Creek, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 1/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/3/2026
Who Are We?

SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with five producing assets located in the USA, Turkey, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Turkey, and Canada.

SSR’s commitment to safety, collaboration, and excellence allows us to continue building upon our already strong foundation. With an industry-leading pipeline of projects, strong financial positioning, and talented employees, we look forward to our bright future!

Job Description

The Process Operator Plant 1 will safely and efficiently operate the leaching circuits and systems in support of process operations. Comply with State and Federal safety and environmental regulations and SSR Mining policies and procedures.

Day To Day

  • Perform all Tech 1 duties proficiently.
  • Employees will perform other duties as directed and needed by the company to ensure optimal safe operation.
  • Assist plant operators in basic plant operations with assistance.
  • Able to recognize equipment or systems operating outside normal ranges.
  • Only operate equipment or systems for which training has been provided.
  • Perform all pre-shift, pre-op and workplace inspections as required.
  • Communicate all pertinent information during shift as required.
  • Follow good housekeeping practices.
  • Complete all necessary paperwork in a complete and timely manner.
  • The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Is This You?

  • 0–1 years of previous plant operations or equivalent experience
  • Experience in chemical handling preferred but not required
  • Experience with HMI, PLC, or other similar control systems preferred but not required
  • Mobile equipment experience preferred but not required
  • Must be trained and pass the circuit test for Process Operations H-5 Circuit plus one additional circuit within 60 days of hire date (refer to the Line of Progression system for details)
  • Equivalent experience considered for external candidates

Working Conditions & Location:

  • Mine site is located at elevations ranging from approximately 9,400 ft. to 10,600 ft. above sea level. Workers in this position are routinely exposed to conditions at various work sites throughout this range of elevations.
  • Weather conditions can and do change frequently and can become severe at times.
  • Ability to complete work tasks while exposed to weather conditions / elevation.
  • Arrive at work site with appropriate gear suitable for weather conditions.
  • Able to work as a productive member of a team.

For applicants residing in CO, the hourly range for this role is from $32.21/hr. to $45.23/hr. Benefits: 401(k); medical/dental/vision insurance; employee share purchase plan, PTO, STI and LTI.

SSR Mining does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to SSR Mining in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where SSR Mining has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of SSR Mining and SSR Mining will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Salary : $32 - $45

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