Operations Manager, Process Engineer/Metallurgical Engineer, Mining - Springer Mine
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Winnemucca region, Nevada
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Operations
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mineral Processing, or a highly related technical field. Equivalent extensive operational experience may be evaluated.
- Experience: Minimum of 5–8 years of progressively responsible experience in industrial flotation operations, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management capacity.
- Technical Metallurgy Background: Deep, technical knowledge of base metal or critical mineral separation. Direct experience working with tungsten (scheelite), molybdenum, or skarn mineral systems is a
- Regulatory Compliance: Robust working knowledge of MSHA standards for surface metal/nonmetal processing facilities.
- Work Conditions: Willingness to work in a hands-on, high-production industrial mill environment. Must reside within or be willing to relocate to a commutable distance from the Imlay/Winnemucca, NV are
Full description
Operations Manager, MiningLocation: Springer Mine & Processing Mill – Imlay / Winnemucca, NV (In-Person)
Company: Blue Moon Metals Inc.
Department: Metallurgy & Processing Plant Operations
Reports To: Site Construction Manager
Position Summary
The Operations Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day operation, optimization, and mechanical maintenance of the Springer 1,200 tpd flotation circuit and milling facility. As Blue Moon Metals advances the restart of this world-class tungsten and critical metals skarn deposit, this role will spearhead operational readiness, circuit commissioning, and steady-state processing. The manager will direct chemical reagent dosing, metallurgical recovery balancing, and a dedicated team of operators to maximize concentrate grade and recovery under rigorous safety standards.
Core Responsibilities1. Process Control & Metallurgical Optimization
- Direct the daily operation of the automated rod/ball mills and multi-stage flotation circuits (tungsten, molybdenum, and sulphides).
- Maximize metallurgical recovery rates and concentrate grades for complex skarn ore bodies through continuous assay analysis.
- Oversee precise chemical reagent balancing, managing the delivery and dosing of collectors, frothers, depressants, and modifiers.
- Interface directly with metallurgical labs to adjust circuit profiles based on changing mineralogy and ore feed variations.
2. Operations & Commissioning Readiness
- Lead operational readiness planning, circuit water-testing, and the eventual hot commissioning of the refurbished flotation cells.
- Collaborate closely with the Project Engineering and Maintenance Manager to coordinate plant shutdowns, mechanical overhauls, and structural adjustments.
- Implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process controls for shift operators and metallurgical technicians.
3. Leadership & Safety Culture
- Lead, mentor, and schedule a rotating 24/7 crew of mill operators, technicians, and laborers.
- Cultivate a strict "Zero-Harm" safety-first culture in complete alignment with Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) guidelines.
- Manage workplace risk assessments, hazard identification, and mandatory Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols inside the processing mill.
4. Reagent & Budget Administration
- Formulate and execute the operational budget for process reagents, consumables, and mill liners.