Lead Project Metallurgist Job Description
At a leading lithium producer, we're passionate about innovation and sustainability. Our team is driven by a vision to become the world's premier lithium business, with a focus on delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer service.
As our new Lead Project Metallurgist, you'll play a critical role in driving our success by leading and delivering high-quality metallurgical study outcomes that inform project feasibility, design, and investment decisions. Your expertise will be instrumental in developing optimal processing solutions to maximise the economic value of mineral resources.
Key Responsibilities
* Leading the metallurgical and processing components of study phases, including scoping, pre-feasibility, feasibility, and detailed engineering
* Developing and optimising process flowsheets, test work programs, process design criteria, and mass balances
* Coordinating and managing metallurgical test work programs conducted by internal teams and external laboratories
* Analysing metallurgical test work data to identify opportunities for process improvements, cost reductions, and performance enhancements
* Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of metallurgical and process inputs with overall project objectives and timelines
* Preparing and delivering reports, technical documents, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
* Acting as the key interface between our organisation and external engineering houses, ensuring that all process engineering deliverables are completed to the required standard, on time, and within budget
* Providing technical guidance and oversight during process design reviews, HAZOP studies, and risk assessments
* Assisting the wider project group with the design and commissioning of new projects, providing metallurgical and process expertise
* Leveraging your extensive experience in mineral process engineering to provide innovative solutions and best practices that enhance operational efficiency and product quality
* Maintaining an up-to-date understanding of industry trends, advancements, and regulations related to mineral processing and lithium extraction
What We Offer
* Excellent remuneration package
* Annual short-term incentive as a cash bonus or a cash/share combination option
* Novated leasing through salary sacrifice
* Health & Wellbeing Allowance
* Access to our holiday program
* paid parental leave
* Flexible working hours and option to work from home