Minara Resources has an opportunity for a Principal Process Engineer to join our established and dedicated Engineering team.Minara Resources is Australia’s largest cobalt producer and a major world producer of nickel. Our Murrin Murrin site in WA’s northern Goldfields is an integrated nickel and cobalt mining and processing operation employing over 1,000 people. We are a diverse, dedicated and driven workforce, building a sustainable business today with a focus on tomorrow.Minara Resources is wholly owned by Glencore, one of the world’s largest globally diversified natural resources companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Glencore employs over 145,000 people operates around 150 operating mining and processing sites, oil production assets and agricultural facilities in over 35 countries.The RoleThe successful person will be responsible for strategic and tactical Process Engineering support to Operations and Projects and the related safety, production, cost Improvement initiatives, and for the delivery of effective on-line analysis services to support day-to-day process plant operations.You will be responsible for:Demonstrating high levels of technical excellence, be a self-starter and demonstrate proactive leadership in the resolution of difficult issues as well as the execution of medium to long-term strategic projectsProviding Production Departments with high-level technical support enabling the continued operation of the plant in a safe, effective, and efficient mannerReviewing and contributing to process design, equipment selection and control philosophyOverseeing the preparation of technical reports on project studies and mini-plant trialsLiaising with the Area Process Engineers to ensure plant performance, consumables and key process parameters are optimisedLeading small teams of engineers as required on specific projectsAbout YouThis role would suit a confident communicator with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, that is able to foster supportive and positive working relationships by being decisive yet flexible when required You will also have:A Tertiary qualification in Metallurgical or Chemical EngineeringA Western Australian manual, C-Class driver licenceAt least 10+ years’ experience in extractive metallurgical or chemical industriesDemonstrated technical excellence in key areas of extractive metallurgy or chemical processing, e.g., leaching, precipitation, solvent extraction, thickening, acid plants, H2S production and water treatmentGood knowledge and skills in DCSA high-level understanding of all legislation relevant to the role in the mining industry in Western AustraliaWhat We OfferWe offer a diverse range of opportunities across our multi-pit mining operations through to our complex and technically challenging hydrometallurgical process plant.Also on offer:A permanent position working directly for Minara ResourcesThe opportunity to work for a progressive industry leader in nickel mining and processingA work environment that prides itself on high safety standardsA range of health and lifestyle benefits including our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)An excellent team culture with recognition and reward programsAn attractive variable compensation program that creates a link between individual performance and company successThe opportunity to take advantage of our impressive 100 kilometres of cycling and running tracks, premium on-site gym facilities with weekly fitness and sport programsAn above industry standard superannuation contribution of 14.5%A generous private health insurance allowanceWell established on-the-job training opportunities and development programs to further your technical and leadership skillsThe ability to salary sacrifice flights, parking, super and novated leasing etc.;Relocation and visa support.Apply now at www.glencore.com/careers
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