Gold Mine Processing Operator
We are seeking a skilled and safety-focused Process Technician to join our team in the Charters Towers region. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic gold mining environment with strong potential for long-term employment.
About the Role:
As a Process Technician, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of gold processing equipment. Your key responsibilities will include managing crushing, grinding, leaching, and recovery processes to achieve maximum gold yield while upholding strict safety and production standards.
* Manage crushing, grinding, leaching, and recovery processes
* Operate loaders to efficiently feed the crushing plant and maintain a consistent material flow
* Maintain the ROM tip head in a safe and serviceable condition
* Conduct sorting of oversize ore and remove tramp steel to ensure plant safety and efficiency
* Operate crushers via SCADA systems to optimise plant throughput and minimise downtime
* Safely and independently operate crushers, conveyors, mills, cyclones, thickeners, and CIP circuits as part of the gold processing operation
* Demonstrate a strong understanding of water and tailings management to ensure environmental compliance and process sustainability
Key Skills and Qualifications:
* Proven experience in mineral processing, ideally within gold operations
* Hands-on knowledge of crushers, mills, CIL/CIP circuits, thickeners, and gravity recovery systems
* Understanding of water and tailings management
* Proficiency in DCS/SCADA or similar process control systems highly regarded