Mining Metallurgist   2026-252

Location:  Gouverneur, New York
Relocation Assistance: YES
Visa Sponsorship: TN Only

Experience Required: 3+ years

Education Requirements: BS or higher in Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, or Chemical Engineering

Please note – the client does not allow us to post the salary range, nor the company name. Please contact Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com if you have questions.

We are working with a growing mining company who is seeking a Metallurgist to work with their mine operations team in Gouverneur, New York. Located in upstate New York, within 2-hour drive of The Thousand Islands, Lake Ontario shoreline, the Adirondack Mountains, and world class skiing at Lake Placid. Montreal and Ottawa are only 2 to 3 hours away.

Your Role:

You will work under the direction of the Mill Manager, optimizing and improving mining and milling operations.

• Manage quality assurance/quality control for the assay lab and mill operations
• Monitor the process in the mill to maintain or increase production
• Identify and troubleshoot issues in the production process
• Provide technical assistance to operators, millwrights, and lab technicians
• Runs tests on new ore bodies and chemicals to get optimal recoveries
• Maintain assay lab chemical inventory
• Design and supervise plant sampling surveys, including proper sampling as required by the particular attributes of the unit operation being studied
• Analyze the data extracted and make recommendations for change based on interpretation of the results using sound engineering principles
• Compile daily metallurgical reports
• Actively work to follow and improve mill safety and environmental policies

Required Skills:

• Understanding of mineral processing techniques like flotation, gravity separation, and magnetic separation
• Proficient in interpreting data and performance metrics
• Skill in written and verbal communication (in English), critical thinking, data analysis

Required Experience:

• BS or higher in Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, or Chemical Engineering
• 3 years’ hands-on experience in  in metallurgy or mineral processing
• Working knowledge of mineral processing techniques, including flotation, gravity separation, and/or magnetic separation
• Proficiency in data interpretation and performance metrics analysis

To apply be sure to refer to Job 2026-252 and click here.
Or, email an updated resume to Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com.