Our client is an ASX-listed gold exploration and development company they are seeking a Senior Metallurgist to come on board and hit the ground running. 

Requirements: 

  • Degree in Metallurgy/Chemical Engineering or equivalent;
  • Current WA Manual Driver’s License;
  • High Level of understanding with Metallurgy accounting;
  • Understanding of gold room & gravity circuits;
  • Ability to run small projects as required;
  • Communication skills, running meetings, discussing KPIs during handovers, training & explaining gold processing to operators;
  • Ability to lead and mentor a team of supervisors and operators;

Position Duties:

  • Consult metallurgy and operations teams to ensure process plant is operating efficiently and effectively to meet production targets;
  • Ensure collection and reporting of plant data is maintained through quality systems and data entry is completed as per requirements;
  • Ensure adherence to Gold Room security protocol, and security systems are functional and maintained;
  • Liaise with Mining and Geology departments as required to ensure ore haulage and grade delivered to ROM pad aligns with processing schedule;
  • Measure and manage reagent consumption rates through daily tracking and forecasting, look for economic savings through process control and design improvements;
  • Attend operations prestart meetings, advise on production outputs and targets and provide relevant guidance;
  • Communicate with maintenance team, ensure critical maintenance activities are prioritized and assist with planning to ensure alignment with production requirements;
  • Assist Process Manager with compilation of monthly processing forecast schedule to best align with budget, communicate forecast targets with operations and maintenance teams;
  • Contribute to continuous improvement process by looking for opportunities to improve plant efficiency through design, operating philosophy, learning from past performance and implementing corrective actions.
Experience
3-5 years gold experience
Current Status
CLOSED
Duration
Contract or Permanent
Duty Roster
FIFO Perth 8:6