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Plant metallurgist

Geraldton
Vault Minerals
Posted: 10 January
Offer description

* Position will be offered on a 8:6 roster from Perth
* Deflector Our Mine site provides excellent camp and gym facilities.
* Gold commodities provide a stable future with a well-established Mining company


Our Deflector processing Team are looking for a dynamic Plant Metallurgist.

Vault Minerals is a dynamic and cohesive company born from a merger between Red 5 Limited and Silverlake Resources, uniting our shared vision for the future. With our base in Australia, Vault Minerals is now strategically positioned to unlock greater value, expand our operations, and execute our strategy of providing larger, longer-life, and lower-cost gold production.

Deflector Operation consists of two high-grade, narrow vein Gold/Copper mines, located 160km east of Geraldton. The ore is contained in a series of structurally complex lodes, namely the Deflector and Deflector South West deposits.

Reporting to the Metallurgy Superintendent, the Plant Metallurgist is to provide technical support to the operations team to enable the safe, efficient, sustainable and cost-effective extraction of ore treated in the Deflector Processing plant. The role will provide accurate dataset management and analysis to enable short- and long- term strategies to maximise the output of the processing plant.

The position will be offered on either an 8:6 as FIFO from Perth.


Key responsibilities of this role will include:

* Monitor and advise on the day to day technical results of the process plant to ensure production objectives are achieved
* Ensure all tasks allocated are completed in an acceptable and timely manner.
* Undertake Processing area audits as required.
* Maintain optimum output for the processing plant by monitoring and advising on adjustments to operating variables and equipment during each shift as required. Act on any discrepancies or poor specification outputs in a timely manner.
* Ensure performance issues and changes to the plan are conveyed to all stakeholders.
* All test, trials and reviews shall be documented and formally reported in writing.
* Manage trials and tests of new technology to optimise costs and efficiency of the process.
* If required, operate in the assigned section of the process plant, which may include crushing, grinding, flotation, dewatering, CIP or gold room.
* Complete production and shipment forecasting and budgeting as required.
* Look for continuous improvement opportunities (better work practices/methods, improved longevity of consumables, cost reductions, etc) in all aspects of plant operation and data recording.
* Ensure all shift log sheets are correctly recorded, and that data transfer to metallurgical accounting systems are correct.
* Target progression to understand all sections of the plant.


About You

* Formal qualification in Metallurgy or a related scientific discipline, along with proven experience in a Plant Metallurgist role.
* Solid understanding of gold plant processing, including crushing, grinding, flotation, gravity separation/cyanide leaching and dewatering (thickening and filtration)
* Working knowledge of OSA equipment and laboratory processes.
* Fixed gauge and X-ray radiation licenses are highly regarded
* Working knowledge and understanding of Metallurgical accounting
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; experience with SCADA and PI Historian systems is desirable
* Excellent knowledge of the statutory requirements of the Western Australian Mining Act and Regulations, as well as the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act.
* Demonstrated ability in time management, organization, and communication, with a strong attention to detail.
* Hold a WA Driver's License (manual C Class).


What we offer

* Long term incentive plans

Paywise offers the following employee benefits to Vault Minerals employees;

* Novated Lease Vehicles
* Trade tools
* FIFO Travel
* Portable Electronic Devices
* Self-Education


Our Recruitment Process

As part of our recruitment process, we require a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen and a National Police Clearance.

If you would like to join us on our growth journey, please apply now.

Vaults Minerals kindly requests that agencies do not send unsolicited resumes unless specifically invited to do so.

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