Metallurgist

Metallurgist

Full-Time | Work Location: Fallon, NV

Job Summary

• Walker Lane Mining Company LLC is seeking a Metallurgist to support processing operations, metallurgical analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives at our mining operation.
• This role is responsible for monitoring plant performance, analyzing metallurgical data, optimizing recovery processes, and supporting safe and efficient gold production.
• The Metallurgist will work closely with operations, laboratory personnel, maintenance, engineering, and management teams to improve plant efficiency and support operational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze metallurgical performance of plant operations
• Support optimization of gold recovery, reagent usage, and process efficiency
• Review and interpret metallurgical test results and operational data
• Perform metallurgical calculations including recoveries, balances, and process trends
• Assist with troubleshooting processing issues and recommend corrective actions
• Coordinate and support metallurgical test work including bottle rolls, column tests, and carbon activity testing
• Generate and maintain metallurgical reports, production summaries, and operational data tracking
• Collaborate with laboratory, operations, maintenance, and engineering teams
• Ensure compliance with all MSHA safety standards, environmental regulations, and company policies
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to maximize recovery and reduce operational costs
• Support training and technical guidance for operations personnel as needed

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Mining Engineering, or related field required
• Previous metallurgical or mineral processing experience preferred
• Strong understanding of heap leach, Merrill-Crowe, carbon processing, and gold recovery systems preferred
• Ability to analyze operational data and identify process improvements
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experience with metallurgical reporting and laboratory coordination preferred
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced mining environment
• Valid Driver’s License required

Work Conditions

• Combination of office, laboratory, plant, and field-based work
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals, dust, noise, fumes, heat, cold, and moving equipment
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
• PPE required including hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, respirator, and steel-toe boots
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, or on-call schedules as needed
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds as needed

Walker Lane Mining Company LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer in the State of Nevada.

Jennifer.Klapthor@walkerlanemining.com | Diane.Zerga@walkerlanemining.com

Pay: $84,278.98 - $101,497.27 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience supporting production teams in a fast-paced operation?

Experience:

• mining metallurgical: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• MSHA (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Fallon, NV 89406 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $84,279 - $101,497