Gold Room Technician

Job summary

Operate the gold room and refinery, including furnace and electrowinning processes, gold recovery, pouring, and preparation of gold shipments while following security and safety protocols. Operate the mill’s gravity circuit and support metallurgical sampling, testing, data management, reporting, inspections, and troubleshooting.

Job details

Gold Room Technician West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. is a Canadian gold exploration and development company focused on restarting and expanding the historic Madsen Gold Mine in the Red Lake District of Northwestern Ontario. In addition to advancing the Madsen Mine toward sustainable production, the company is developing nearby high-grade gold deposits to support future growth. Backed by modern infrastructure, a skilled workforce, and a strong technical team, West Red Lake Gold is committed to operational excellence, responsible mining practices, and creating long-term value as it progresses toward steady commercial production. The Gold Room Technician is responsible for the safe, efficient and secure melting of the gold doré, managing the gold room (refinery) along with tasks associated within the processing plant including the gravity process (Knelson & ACACIA) and various metallurgical tasks. This position operates on a 14-days-on, 14-days-off rotational schedule. The Benefits: Build your future with us. We support, develop, and reward our people every step of the way. Operation Bonus Program Fly-in / Fly-out & Camp Accommodations 100% employer paid extended health and dental program Health Care Spending Account Long-Term Disability Coverage RRSP matching program Employee referral bonus About the Candidate: 2 years refining experience Minimum high school diploma, post secondary education in engineering an asset Individual initiative and willingness to learn and develop Understanding of Excel, Word, computer related skills with the ability to provide written reports and records Demonstrated written and verbal skills Interpersonal skills working with other departments including operations, maintenance, accounting and the metallurgical team including coaching and training. Physically able to perform laborious tasks, work safely with hazardous materials (chemicals, heat and donning of personal protective equipment). Critical thinking skills with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. About the Role: West Red Lake Gold Mines is seeking a detailed orientated, skilled and integral individual to join the Madsen Mine team as a Gold Room Technician. This position offers a combined exposure to both gold refining but as well entry into the metallurgical environment of which may provide a path for career advancement for the right individual. This position is of a high integrity, critical thinking and communicating in nature. Meticulously operate the gold room furnace including the ordering, mixing and understanding of the melting fluxes, gold room supplies and materials Responsible for electrowinning cell management including washing, cathode wool, gold sludge recovery along with tasks associated with the recovery of the gold from EW cell to final gold poured. Experience with Induction furnaces an asset including furnace maintenance (crucible changes) Precision in pouring molten gold into molds and the hazards and risk management related to the handling of molten material. Preparation of gold for shipment including sampling, packaging and related documentation Strict adherence to the company’s security protocols Ability to maintain accurate records, shipment documents and logbooks tracking the various weights, inventories or other factors associated with the gold recovery process. Operation of pumps, valves, use of hand tools along with a mechanical aptitude required Work closely with other team members within the gold room or within the processing plant Operation of the Madsen Mill’s gravity process (Knelson / ACACIA) Workplace inspections identifying issues, challenges and subsequent solutions to promote and sustain a safe and efficient workplace. Assist the metallurgical department with data input for metallurgical balance calculations and producing daily reports when required Assist the metallurgical department with sampling, sampling preparation, lab or plant test work and associated data management Work with maintenance personnel with troubleshooting, isolation (LOTO) Gold Room and Gravity process issues Perform other duties as required/assigned SAFETY AND HEALTH: Strict adherence to regulatory and company health, safety and environmental policies/procedures. Maintains a clean, orderly and safe working environment with housekeeping of high priority. Work collaboratively with Safety department constantly striving for improved work practices following the Internal Responsibility System (IRS) **The Company is committed to providing training and development for the right candidate(s) to build skills and competencies ** We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, diverse workforce and responsible mining practices that create lasting value for our people, communities, and stakeholders. At West Red Lake Gold, we foster a culture where people speak up with courage, take action, challenge unsafe conditions, and care for one another because safety is not just a set of rules; it is who we are and what we stand for. The health, safety, and well-being of our employees remain our highest priorities. We are committed to creating sustainable value through responsible environmental stewardship, strong social responsibility, and operational excellence. *Must be willing to complete a criminal background check, pre-employment physical, and drug and alcohol test

What you’ll do

Operate the gold room and refinery, including furnace and electrowinning processes, gold recovery, pouring, and preparation of gold shipments while following security and safety protocols. Operate the mill’s gravity circuit and support metallurgical sampling, testing, data management, reporting, inspections, and troubleshooting.

Requirements

Candidates need at least two years of refining experience and a minimum high school diploma; post-secondary engineering education is an asset. They should have strong communication, analytical, mechanical, and computer skills, be able to perform physically demanding work and handle hazardous materials safely, and be willing to complete background, physical, and drug and alcohol screening.

Benefits

• Operation Bonus Program
• Fly-In/Fly-Out
• Camp Accommodations
• Employer-Paid Extended Health and Dental Coverage
• Health Care Spending Account
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• RRSP Matching Program
• Employee Referral Bonus

Listed skills

• Troubleshooting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Gold Refining
• Electrowinning
• Gold Recovery
• Molten Gold Handling
• Gravity Processing
• Metallurgical Sampling
• Metallurgical Testing
• Recordkeeping and Reporting
• Excel and Word
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Troubleshooting
• Lockout/Tagout
• Workplace Inspections
• Hazardous Materials Handling
• Safety and Risk Management
• Communication and Teamwork
• Hand Tools
• Courage
• Willingness To Learn
• Atlassian Crucible
• Metallurgy
• Accounting
• Management
• Housekeeping
• Communication
• Training And Development
• Critical Thinking
• Data Entry
• Data Management
• Packaging And Labeling
• Furnaces
• Refinery Experience
• Gold Mining
• Interpersonal Communications
• Problem Solving
• Risk Management
• Operational Excellence
• Operations
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Valves (Piping)
• Refining
• Coaching
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Environment Health And Safety
• Personal Integrity

Job areas

• Trades
• Engineering
• Science & Research
• Security & Safety
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Operating Room Technician
• Metallurgical Engineer
• Mining Engineers, Metallurgists and Related Professionals
• Materials Engineers

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