Plant Metallurgist

Plant Metallurgist 

Group 6 Metals commissioned the Dolphin Tungsten Open Pit Mine in mid-2023 and is currently progressing production ramp-up. We are looking for a Plant Metallurgist to join our processing team. This position is full-time and based on King Island at the Dolphin Tungsten Mine at Grassy.

Roster – FIFO 9/5 from Melbourne, Burnie, or Launceston

Why work for us?

Group 6 Metals – Dolphin Tungsten Mines has a culture that is defined by the everyday behaviours of our employees and are indicative of our Values: Respect, honesty, excellence, and safety.

We place a strong focus on diversity and inclusion and believe in flexibility – with a focus on work-life balance. 

We live and work on an amazing Island that offers experiences that you won’t find anywhere else. The Island has pristine beaches, offshore reefs, and rocky coastline, we feature Cape Wickham lighthouse, the tallest in the southern hemisphere.  There is the King Island Cheese factory, and we even have our own Whiskey distillery as well as some of the best Golf experiences you will find. 

What we offer.

• Flights to and from King Island
• Camp and Messing
• Competitive rates
• Excellent team environment
• Short commute from Launceston, Burnie, or Melbourne

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safety and environmental leadership and contribute to plant safety continuous improvement programs.
• Daily monitoring and management of plant operating parameters, equipment performance, production recoveries and efficiencies.
• Metallurgical data management and completing metal accounting.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing daily, weekly, and monthly plant production and metallurgy reports for distribution.
• Assist with hands-on plant operation as required. May be called on to perform shift operations work for short periods when crew coverage is needed.
• Develop and perform metallurgical test work programmes.
• Liaise with other departments for provision of maintenance and other services.
• Assist in managing and training plant and laboratory personnel.
• Complete routine reagent and consumables inventory stock takes in conjunction with the Commercial Department
• Follow directions and instructions provided by supervising staff.

Job Requirements

• At least one year of graduate experience in the mining industry
• Prior exposure to crushing, gravity concentration and flotation, filter, drying and magnetic separation unit operations and plant operations an advantage.
• Demonstrated understanding of plant sampling and production measurements including laboratory QA/QC as related to metal accounting.
• Tertiary qualifications in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Strong written and oral communication skills and experience with report writing.
• Well-developed skills in Excel spreadsheet development and management
• Demonstrated ability to apply advanced problem-solving skills in conceptual scenarios.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible (sometimes irregular) hours. 
• Drivers Licence
• National Police Clearance 
• Current Australian working rights

If this sounds like the right role for you, please submit a current Resume and Cover by clicking on the quick apply button

Group 6 Metals is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, and experiences.