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Metallurgical Engineer, Newmont Mining Corporation

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Metallurgical Engineer
Start date
ASAP
Job Description
Metallurgical Engineers will be responsible for research to recover minerals and metals from ores.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct chemical research under supervision in the design, development or production of minerals and metals from ore by flotation, smelting, electrolysis, cyanide leach or other processes.
  • Keep abreast of new developments and techniques in the metallurgical engineering field.
  • Conduct environmental and safety inspections.
  • Using prescribed methods, perform specific and limited portions of a broader assignment which require the application of standard engineering techniques and procedures in support of a mining operation.
  • Apply standard practices and techniques in specific situations, adjust and correlate data, recognize discrepancies in results and follows operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes.
  • Review data and prepare recommendations, summaries and cost estimates for consideration by senior engineers or managers.
  • Assist senior engineers as directed, while developing specialized engineering skills.
Job Location
Positions open near Elko and Winnemucca, Nevada
Compensation Offered
Newmont provides a competitive salary, relocation package including one month's salary and an outstanding employee benefit package that includes, annual incentive bonus, comprehensive medicla and dental plans including a company sponsored medical clinic, short term and long term disability, life insurance, pension plan, vacation, 401K retirement saving program and paid holidays. This compensation package coupled with an extended mine life makes Newmont a great employment opportunity.

Qualifications

Degree
BS Degree Required, Metallurgical Engineering or Chemical Engineering
Experience
No previous experience in a specialty area is necessary.
Citizenship
No Citizenship Requirement

Company Information

Company Website
www.newmont.com
Company Description
Newmont Mining Corporation is a Leader in the Mining Industry with operations on five continents. Newmont is also engaged in the exploration for and acquisition of gold properties in some of the world's best gold districts.

To Apply

Contact Person

Online www.newmont.com


posted September 14, 2009.

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