Description

Skeena Gold + Silver Limited is a Canadian mining company with a portfolio of exploration and development projects located in northwest British Columbia, Canada. Our current focus is on the revitalization of the high-grade, past-producing Eskay Creek gold-silver mine. Skeena is committed to leading the industry in reconciliation, diversity, and inclusion and we work in close collaboration with our Indigenous partners, leveraging their traditional knowledge and respect for the land.

As a Skeena employee, you will become part of a dynamic, innovative, and results-driven work environment. Together, alongside colleagues of diverse backgrounds and experience you will help us operate safely, protect the environment, positively contribute to our local communities and build a state of the art mine in Canada. Come join our team to be a part of this amazing opportunity

Job Title: Mill Flotation Operator

Reporting directly to Mill Operations Supervisor, the Mill Flotation Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient operation and monitoring of the flotation process at Eskay Creek.

During commissioning, this role will be working on various operational readiness activities. During wet commissioning, the incumbent will work directly with the EPCM and various trades to ready the equipment and processes under their care. Other duties assigned will support operational readiness. During normal operations, the Flotation Operator will help maintain stable plant performance by monitoring process conditions, responding to operational changes, troubleshooting issues, and coordinating with operations, metallurgy, maintenance, instrumentation, and process control teams.

The successful candidate will use sound operating judgement, process data,



and established procedures to optimize throughput, maintain circuit stability, and support safe production targets. The role requires solid communication, initiative, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic operating environment.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Commissioning & Operations Readiness

- Participate in pre-operational inspections, system walkdowns, equipment checks, and punch-list verification for the flotation circuit and associated reagent, air, water, and concentrate pumping systems.
- Work with EPCM representatives, vendors, trades, Process Control, and Instrumentation teams during loop checks, functional testing, equipment commissioning, and staged start-up activities.
- Identify, document, and communicate equipment defects, process risks, and improvement opportunities observed during commissioning.
- Support the development, review, and validation of operating procedures, Safe Work Instructions, inspection checklists, and operator training materials.
- Read and interpret P&IDs;, process flow diagrams, equipment manuals, and operating procedures to develop a thorough understanding of the flotation circuit.
- Complete equipment familiarization and competency-based training required for safe handover into operations.
- Perform equipment and fluid conveyance labeling, and other duties as required.




- Conduct routine field inspections of flotation cells, pumps, agitators, blowers, air systems, launders, piping, valves, samplers, reagent systems, and associated equipment.
- Monitor froth characteristics, cell levels, air flow, reagent addition, slurry density, pH, mass pull, concentrate quality, and tailings performance in coordination with the control room and Metallurgy.
- Make authorized field adjustments and complete operating rounds to maintain reliable circuit performance within established operating limits.
- Collect representative process samples, complete required field tests, and communicate observations and results to the control room and Metallurgy.
- Recognize abnormal equipment or process conditions, initiate appropriate corrective action, and promptly escalation issues that may affect safety, recovery, concentrate quality, environmental compliance, or production.
- Swiftly and efficiently respond to operational upset conditions to minimize downtime and optimize return to service time.
- Coordinate circuit start-ups, shutdowns, equipment changeovers, isolations, and return-to-service activities with the Mill Supervisor, control room, and maintenance personnel.
- Inspect distribution and dosing systems; verify safe handling practices and report leaks, blockages, or dosing irregularities.
- Maintain clean, orderly, and accessible operating areas through effective housekeeping, spill response, and winterization activities.
- Complete accurate shift logs, inspection records, and handover information, including equipment status, process concerns, outstanding work, and operational changes.
- Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives

📌 Mill Flotation Operator (Smithers)
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