Metallurgical Technician

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Job Summary: Perform metallurgical tests and generate reliable results to support metallurgical management, ensuring timely recording, analysis, and reporting of process variables. Key Highlights: 1. Perform and oversee scheduled and special metallurgical tests 2. Consolidate results, validate data, and generate timely reports 3. Apply and maintain quality control procedures Apply Now » **Date:** 10 Jul 2026 **Location:** Copiapó, III Region, Chile **\#job\-location.job\-location\-inline { display:** inline; } **Company:** Kinross Gold Corporation Kinross’ La Coipa mine is located in the Atacama Region in northern Chile, approximately 1,000 kilometers north of Santiago and 140 kilometers northeast of Copiapó. La Coipa poured its first gold bar in March 2022 after resuming operations following suspension in 2013\. Kinross is conducting an exploration program to potentially extend the mine’s life. Kinross Chile has built strong relationships with its host communities based on trust and respect through engagement and consultation. The operation is powered 100% by non-conventional renewable energy to meet its power requirements. Job Description Perform metallurgical tests and generate reliable, traceable results to support the Metallurgical Management team. Ensure timely recording, analysis, and reporting of process variables, using intermediate-level Excel and Office tools for reporting and program tracking. Job Responsibilities Prepare, perform, and oversee scheduled and special metallurgical tests, ensuring test conditions, sample traceability, and orderly data recording. Consolidate results in Excel spreadsheets, validate basic data consistency, update logbooks, and generate timely reports to support diagnosis and decision-making. Manage sample receipt, preparation, custody, and dispatch; support logistics for consumables, reagents, and materials required for testing. Apply and maintain quality control procedures, templates, and criteria to ensure test repeatability, traceability, and reliability. Education and Experience Diploma in Metallurgy or related field. Minimum 2 years of experience in metallurgical laboratories, processing plants, or mining operations. Intermediate-level Excel and Office skills; experience with cyanidation, sedimentation, filtration, sample preparation, and result reporting. Class B driver’s license. Basic English proficiency. Kinross is a senior global gold mining company headquartered in Canada, with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile, and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is grounded in our core principles of responsible mining, operational excellence, disciplined growth, and balance sheet strength. Kinross trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol: K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: KGC). Apply Now »