Process Operators, Gold Mining
- Canada
Compensation: $140,000 – $150,000; commensurate with experience · Contract
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- Compensation: $140,000 – $150,000; commensurate with experience
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- English
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We are currently seeking experienced Process Operators with a strong background in mineral processing operations within the mining industry.
We are particularly interested in candidates who have hands-on operational experience in:
Grinding & Milling
- SAG and ball mill operations
- Grinding circuits and classification systems
- Cyclones, pumps, and associated equipment
- Monitoring mill performance and troubleshooting
Flotation
- Flotation circuit operations
- Reagent preparation and dosing
- Monitoring recovery rates and process optimization
- Troubleshooting flotation equipment
Paste Plant Operations
- Paste backfill plant operations
- Tailings preparation and paste mixing
- Monitoring paste density, consistency, and flow
- Operation and troubleshooting of associated equipment
Dewatering
- Thickener and filtration operations
- Filter presses and associated equipment
- Slurry handling and pumping systems
- Monitoring and optimizing dewatering performance
Qualifications:
- Previous experience as a Process Operator in a mining or mineral processing environment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities.
- Experience operating, monitoring, and maintaining processing equipment.
- Knowledge of plant safety procedures, lockout/tagout, and operational best practices.
Compensation: $140,000 – $150,000; commensurate with experience
At Aplin - together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems - we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.
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Responsibilities
The Process Operator at Aplin will run and monitor mineral processing circuits, including SAG and ball mills, flotation, paste plants and thickeners or filter presses. The role also involves reagent dosing, troubleshooting equipment and optimizing recovery and dewatering performance.
Requirements
Candidates need prior experience as a Process Operator in a mining or mineral processing environment, strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability, and knowledge of plant safety, lockout/tagout and operational best practices.
Skills
- SAG mill operation
- Ball mill operation
- Grinding and classification circuits
- Cyclones
- Slurry pumps
- Flotation circuit operation
- Reagent preparation and dosing
- Recovery monitoring
- Paste plant operation
- Paste density and rheology monitoring
- Tailings preparation
- Thickener operation
- Filter press operation
- Slurry handling
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Process optimization
- Lockout/tagout
- Plant safety procedures
Categories
- Manufacturing
- Energy
- Engineering
- Trades
Keywords
- Process Operator
- mineral processing
- gold mining
- SAG mill
- ball mill
- grinding circuit
- flotation
- reagent dosing
- paste backfill
- tailings
- thickener
- filter press
- dewatering
- slurry pumping
- cyclone
- lockout/tagout
- mining
- mill operator
Seniority
Mid level
Tools
- SAG mill
- ball mill
- thickener
- filter press
- cyclones
- slurry pumps