METALLURGICAL TECHNICIAN – Lab Tech

ROLE PURPOSE:

Support the metallurgical team by organizing and executing mill sampling campaigns, completing lab scale test work, and mill performance optimization. Ensure proper operation of mill process analyzers and completing regular inspections of equipment.

Undertake specific projects to improve production plant performance. Collaborate with other mill departments to ensure safe functionality of the Client’s plant, as well as mining and geology groups to ensure production targets are met.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY & DUTIES:

AREA 1:

Mill process metallurgy and refinery operational excellence.

•Participate in mill process metallurgy activities including sampling, analysis, testing, circuit performance, and metallurgical accounting.

•Plan and execute lab scale test work; prepare concise test work reports with findings

•Engage with vendors, consultants, and contractors where required.

•Analyze and interpret metallurgical and process data to ensure alignment with operational objectives.

•Investigate whether methods being used are the most efficient, safe, and environmentally acceptable.

•Plan and coordinate sampling campaigns in the mill.

•Prepare reports and written materials related to technical recommendation and improvements to mill operations.

•Ensure safe, efficient, and accurate operation of online analyzers and samplers throughout the process.

•Assist with the development and revision of procedures as well as job hazard analysis.

•Complete scanning and inspections of critical mill equipment during planned shutdowns.

•Other duties as required.

AREA 2:

Work collaboratively with others to deliver innovative continuous improvement opportunities

•Identify safety and environmental hazards in the workplace and work together with health and safety to mitigate them in a timely manner.

•Continuously seek to improve technical knowledge and skills.

•Complete quality control test work on mill reagents and identify opportunities for cost savings

•Evaluate and implement projects to improve gold production efficiency and/or reduce costs.

•Troubleshoot and optimize circuit performance and gold production, as well as reagent usage to minimize cost.

•Work closely with the mill assay lab to ensure samples are properly prioritized and results are received in a timely manner

•Assist with refinery tasks if required.

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SAFETY & SUSTAINABILITY EXPECTATIONS

Maintain a cooperative interest in the health and safety of yourself, your fellow workers and local communities. Wear PPEs at all times if in production environments. Be alert and observe, correct and report unsafe conditions. Follow operating procedures and comply with all regulatory requirements. Ensure that work areas are in compliance with all of Iamgold’s Health and Safety policies and the Occupational Health and Safety Acts in the applicable jurisdiction. Intervene as necessary, to ensure the safety of others in the workplace. Provide safety leadership by always setting a good example.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY & COMPLEXITY

• _Works independently under general direction.

• _Outcomes are reviewed in terms of adherence to general policies, accuracy of methods, and general efficiency.

• _Work may have a significant impact on the responsiveness of support, speed, or effectiveness of decision making.

• _Work is specialized in nature.

• _Work is performed under general direction and assigned in terms of specific objectives to be achieved.

• _Requires considerable initiative and judgment in delivering results.

• _Work often requires ability to handle more than one assignment at a time.

Resolves problems requiring judgment to select a solution from a number of alternatives.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILL REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, FORMAL EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS OR EQUIVALENTS

• _College diploma in mineral processing, metallurgy or another related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE – NATURE & LENGTH

• _A minimum of 1 year of related work experience.

• _Must have a solid understanding of optimizing mill throughput and recovery.

• _Previous experience in a gold processing plant is considered an asset.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS – COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• _Proficiency in computer applications and metallurgical software.

• _Ability to communicate effectively.

• _Ability to work independently and in team settings.

• _Ability to work effectively under pressure.

• _Good observational and analytical skills.

• _Must be able to handle a high level of confidentiality.

• _Must be capable of implementing changes to improve operational results.

• _Ability to collaborate and effectively lead others in a team environment.

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LEADERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

• _No direct leadership requirements.

• _Exercise personal leadership and ability to demonstrate values consistent with Client.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• _Some site and office work.

• _Work involves limited exposure to disagreeable conditions.

• _Physical environment is generally safe and there is minimal health risk.

• _Some physical effort or considerable sensory demand.

• _Frequent periods of visual or auditory concentration without choice of action.

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Last Reviewed: January 3, 2023

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

REPORTS TO (TITLE): Senior Metallurgist

DOTTED LINE REPORTS TO (TITLE): Metallurgy Superintendent

DIRECT REPORTS (NUMBERS): DIRECT REPORTS MAY VARY FROM ONE INCUMBENT TO ANOTHER AND ARE SHOWN HERE AS AN INDICATION ONLY. Titles & Number of employees supervised Number of employees supervised through subordinates

Managerial/ Supervisory 0 0

Professional/ Technical 0 0

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