Metallurgical Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 6, 2026. i-80 Gold scores A on the Alion truth index.
About Us:
At i-80 Gold, we are committed to establishing Nevada’s next leading mid-tier gold producer, underpinned by exceptional performance and a people-centered culture where every employee can contribute meaningfully. Our development plan encompasses five gold projects, including both open pit and underground mines—supported by three processing streams: the refurbishment of an autoclave processing facility, construction of a CIL plant, and a large-scale heap leach facility. This environment presents a valuable opportunity to expand your skillset and advance your career. For more information about i-80 Gold please visit our website: www.i80gold.com.
Who are we?
Join us during this period of rapid growth within a collaborative, small team setting with a flat organizational structure, guided by our core values: care, integrity, respect, collaboration, and excellence.
Position: Metallurgical Engineer
i-80 Gold Corp is seeking a candidate to fill the position of Metallurgical Engineer focusing on providing critical technical support to the gold processing functions of the company. Key areas of responsibility will be monitoring plant performance, conducting laboratory testing, and identifying opportunities to maximize gold recovery. Interpersonal relationship building will be essential as the role will be centered around working closely with the operations and maintenance teams to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production. This role would be a good fit for someone who likes to get hands-on experience and make operational improvements but would also like to grow in development in-step with the Company.
Location: Corporate Office, Reno, NV
Responsibilities:
Management and oversight of the Granite Creek ore agreements including liaison with third parties and internal stakeholders and reporting
Granite Creek toll-milling and ore purchase agreements
Verification and exchange of assay information
Flagging discrepancies and tracking down their sources
Metallurgical accounting of the Company’s operating properties using industry-accepted best practices
Development of site metallurgical balances
Management of gold inventory on the Company’s sites
Liaising with third-party refiners
Create metallurgical reports to communicate company performance
Monitoring daily plant performance including heap leaching, carbon ADR and water treatment plants
Working with site personnel to identify and rectify shortcomings
Production forecasting
Ore control support
Working with site geologists and engineers to ensure optimum classification and routing of mined ore
Regular reviews of assay lab performance for data quality and accuracy
Develop metallurgical testing programs and/or new procedures and methods
To improve gold production
To improve cost effectiveness (reagent consumption, efficiency)
To improve environmental and safety performance
Executing site improvement and troubleshooting projects
Working with site and project personnel to support various site improvement initiatives
Other Support Areas, as assigned:
Assist with the development of the Company’s long-term strategic objectives such as:
Feasibility Study preparation (technical writing, peer reviews)
Metallurgical test work program development, analysis and reporting
Technical support of the Lone Tree Autoclave Project
Qualifications
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical, Mineral Processing, or Chemical Engineering or related field
Three to five years of work experience in operations metallurgy with preference for gold and precious metals
Soft skills include:
A mindset of safety for self and others
Positive and pro-active approach to technical challenges
The ability to communicate effectively and work well with others of various levels of experience, educational background and expertise
Attention to detail and a natural curiosity for exploring possibilities and to challenge current norms
Location:
Based in the Reno office with frequent visits to the sites
Other requirements:
Authorized to work in the U.S. (Citizen or Permanent Resident).
A valid driver's license
Pass a background check and drug and alcohol screening
How to Apply:
Please refer to the Careers page on our website for instructions on how to apply. We thank you for your interest. **Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.