Process Trainer in Lovelock

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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.

Position Overview

The Process Trainer is responsible for developing, delivering, and maintaining training programs that ensure Processing Department employees have the knowledge, skills, and competencies to safely and effectively operate heap leach facilities, the Merrill-Crowe plant, and associated labs. This role works closely with supervisors, metallurgists, and safety teams to ensure all process operators are trained to standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety requirements, and best practices, fostering a culture of continuous learning and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Training Development & Delivery

• Develop, implement, and maintain training programs for process operators in heap leach operations, Merrill-Crowe processing, and laboratory support functions.
• Deliver classroom and on-the-job training to ensure competency in operating procedures, plant equipment, and safety protocols.
• Ensure training content is accurate, up-to-date, and aligned with operational and metallurgical requirements.
• Design and implement competency assessments to validate operator skill levels.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure all training meets regulatory, corporate, and site-specific health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Reinforce safe operating procedures and emergency response protocols during training.
• Maintain training records and ensure operator certifications remain current.

Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with operations, metallurgical, and safety teams to identify training needs and gaps.
• Update training materials in response to operational changes, new technologies, or incident learnings.
• Contribute to the development of SOPs, task training, and refresher training programs.
• Support initiatives to improve operator performance, efficiency, and equipment utilization.

Communication & Coordination

• Work with Process Supervisors and Superintendents to align training with production goals and workforce development needs.
• Provide feedback on operator performance and readiness to supervisors.
• Participate in shift handover and operator development discussions as required.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma or degree in Metallurgy, Processing, or a related field (or equivalent industry experience).
• 5+ years of experience in process operations within mining, preferably with heap leach and Merrill-Crowe circuits.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering technical training programs.
• Strong knowledge of process safety, SOPs, and metallurgical fundamentals.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and coaching skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and across multiple shifts.

Work Environment

• Site-based role at a gold and silver heap leach operation.
• Requires both classroom and field-based training delivery.
• Close collaboration with operations, maintenance, metallurgy, and safety teams.
• Must be flexible to train across shifts and adapt to changing operational priorities.

Additional Information:

• Relocation available for certain positions
• 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
• Flexible schedule
• 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 , , , , , , disability, or veteran status.

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