Refinery Technician

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Coeur Mining, Inc. is a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing precious metals producer with five wholly-owned operations: the Las Chispas silver-gold mine in Sonora, Mexico, the Palmarejo gold-silver complex in Chihuahua, 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 polymetallic critical minerals exploration project in British Columbia.

Coeur Rochester is an open pit, heap leach silver and gold operation. The Rochester mine has the company’s distinct position as Coeur’s largest expansion investment project in its 95-year history. The expansion project initiated commercial production in Q1 2024 and is currently in ramp-up, targeting a tripling of production rates from historical. Additionally, Rochester has the largest silver reserve asset in the United States.

Coeur Rochester has been an integral part of the local community for over 30 years and is committed to supporting its cultural heritage, educational programs, and health and wellness programs. 

Coeur Rochester employs approximately 450 mine engineers, geologists, front-line operators, exploration, and business leaders.  Coeur Rochester 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:

Responsible for safely and efficiently operating all aspects of the Rochester refinery including the filter presses, mercury retorts and precious metal furnace. Working as a refinery operator requires special care taken when considering the industrial hygiene and environmental impact of all aspects of the refining process.

Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for dropping filter presses to collect precious metal precipitate and maintain Merrill Crowe Plant flow.
• Safely loading and unloading precipitate into the mercury retorts.
• Supporting the melting and pouring of dore’.
• Assisting in the loading and shipping of precious metal dore’ bars. 
• Aiding in metal sales with careful tracking and reporting of the flow of material through the refinery. 
• Collaborating with Merrill Crowe operators to maximize overall plant efficiency. 
• Learning and adhering to Industrial Hygiene controls.
• Ensuring all environmental systems in the refinery are operating correctly.
• Performing other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of experience working in an industrial setting ideally with refinery/process plant experience preferred.
• Exemplary safety and environmental record.
• Effective oral and written communication to ensure accurate task handoffs and recordkeeping.
• Skill in managing multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and can deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activity
• Skill in identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner, and gathers and analyzes information.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively and use teamwork to solve problems.

Additional Information: 

• Hourly Rate Range: $34.95 – $41.10 (DOE)
• Schedule: 5 Days On, 4 Days Off / 4 Days On, 5 Days Off (12-hour shifts)
• Quarterly bonus up to $4,100 (up to $16,400 annually)
• Full benefits on day 1 (medical, vision, dental, employee assistance program, Teladoc service)
• 6% dollar-for-dollar employer match to 401k or Roth, immediate vesting
• Bus service from Lovelock, Fallon, and Winnemucca
• Travel pay for those outside of bus service

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.