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Base pay range
A$170,000.00/yr - A$180,000.00/yr
The Role
We are currently seeking a Senior Metallurgist to join our success processing team, based at our Coolgardie Operations facility. The role reports directly to the Manager - Processing and has overall responsibility for all metallurgical activities to ensure that production targets are met safely and efficiently.
Duties include:
* Organise and maintain the laboratory area in a safe and effective manner and work efficiently with any other co-occupants of the facility.
* Run metallurgical monitoring activities, including but not limited to bottle rolls, size analysis and spot assays checks as required.
* Participate in process improvement and cost reduction projects.
* Liaise with Mining and Geology departments as required to ensure ore haulage and grade delivered to ROM pad aligns with processing schedule.
* 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.
* Attend operations prestart meetings.
* Complete Met Accounting activities as required.
* Provide written reports on test work results to Metallurgical team and wider site personnel as required.
* Provide input when required on reviews of plant performance against plan and investigate and report on variation to production targets.
* Provide Operational support to Gold room Operator as required.
* Other tasks as required from time to time.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have the following:
* Relevant tertiary qualifications in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering
* Minimum 3 years' experience in mineral processing, with at least 2 years working in gold processing
* Exposure to Citect software, Microsoft Office products and Pronto
* Knowledge of statutory safety relevant to a fixed plant
* Ability to lead a collaborative team environment
* Valid WA driver's licence
Focus Minerals is an ASX listed company in an exciting period of expansion and production. In addition to long term job security, we offer:
* Salary packaging including novated car leasing
* Complimentary life insurance and income protection
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* New accommodation camp and facilities
* Virgin Frequent Flyer
* Cohesive and supportive culture
This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing gold producing company whilst working within a focused and committed team. To take this opportunity, submit your resume and cover letter, demonstrating your experience and its relation to the above criteria.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Mining
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