Job Title
Senior Metallurgist
Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior Metallurgist to optimise metallurgical processes and plant performance at our Leonora Operation.
Key Responsibilities
* Supervise and mentor the metallurgy and laboratory team by providing training and technical support to meet operational requirements.
* Lead the metallurgy team to monitor, analyse and provide recommended actions on metallurgical performance.
* Develop strategies for process optimisation based on data analysis and metallurgical testing.
* Optimise plant operations including reagent usage through continuous coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
* Coordinate and supervise metallurgy team in completing plant investigative test work and process improvement projects.
* Ensure accuracy and timeliness of production daily, weekly and monthly reporting and forecasting.
* Identify and coordinate improvement projects within the process plant regarding safety, production, and cost.
Requirements
* Tertiary degree in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering.
* Sound demonstrated mineral processing experience in the gold industry.
* Exposure to grinding circuits.
* Metallurgical testing and survey techniques.
* Working application of Citect and Pronto.
* Process control knowledge, VBA and SQL or similar coding skills is beneficial.
Benefits
* A caring and supportive culture.
* Professional and positive team environments on site and at all facilities.
* A 'grow our own' approach with a preference to develop and promote internally.
* Access to professional development activities and educational assistance.
* Competitive salary, and options for salary sacrificing.