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Process Technician

Coeur Alaska, Inc.

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Lead, SD
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Job Description

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Job Overview:

Wharf

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Coeur Mining is a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing, precious metals producer with four wholly-owned operations: the Palmarejo gold-silver complex in Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company wholly-owns the Silvertip silver-zinc-lead exploration project in British Columbia.

Coeur Wharf is an open-pit, heap-leach gold operation and the only gold mine operating in South Dakota. Located in the northern Black Hills, Wharf is the only known operating mine that shares a hillside with a ski resort, Terry Peak.

Coeur Wharf has been part of the local community since 1983, actively volunteering and supporting the arts, educational programs, beautification events and children’s and wellness programs.

Approximately 250 miners, geologists, engineers, environmentalists, operators and various business leaders are employed at the mine and call South Dakota home. Coeur Wharf prioritizes safety, teamwork, career development, and growth.  If you want to grow your career in a progressive, team-oriented environment, apply today.

 

About the Job:

A Process Tech is responsible for the performance of the following duties in a safe and productive manner.

Responsibilities: 

Job Duties (Not Limited to):

  • Completes regular preventive maintenance on the pad and plant solution distribution system
  • Understands the process plant and pad operation
  • Knowledge of pumps, pipes and solution flow systems
  • Participates in training and implementation of knowledge and skills gained
  • Operates equipment to construct or maintain pads, ponds, or ditches 
  • Unloads and stores supplies needed for plant and pad operation 
  • Works as a team member and communicates openly with others
  • Assists in necessary maintenance data entry into CMMS system

 

Physical Requirements 

  • Follow all procedures and safety measures to assure safe production
  • Work in all conditions and environments, approximately 95% of job is outdoors
  • Able to lift 50 lbs. on an occasional basis
  • Able to walk up and down slopes and uneven ground multiple times a day
  • Able to bend and stoop multiple times a day 

 

Workplace Requirements

  • Work as a team member and communicate openly with others
  • Self-directed and able to take leadership role on many projects
  • Willing to stop work for safety concerns and always abide by safety best practices, policies and procedures 
  • Respirator use is required
  • Work with Chemicals
  • 5-5-4 Schedule 

 

Certifications and Experience Required:

  • Valid vehicle driver’s license

 

Additional Information: Willing to work alternating between 5 work days, 5 days off, 4 night shifts, and 5 more days off.

 

It is the policy of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its direct and indirect United States subsidiaries (the “Company”) to provide equal opportunity employment to all Employees and applicants for employment. No person working at the Company's facilities in the United States is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.