AddressAbra Mining Pty Limited (Administrator’s Appointed) is seeking a Plant Metallurgist for a full-time position with the company based at our Abra Mine.
Abra is located approximately 220km north of Meekatharra, in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia. The mine represents one of the world’s cleanest and largest standalone lead-silver projects capable of producing “Metal in concentrate” of between 90 – 100ktpa lead and 600 – 800kozs silver per year.
The Abra Mineral Resource geologically consists of multiple mineralised zones predominately consisting of an upper over-laying sediment bound Apron zone that sits above an underlying hydrothermal feeder system called the Core zone.
The most recent LOM plan (1.5Mtpa) based on the MRE2023, grade control model updates and ore mined to date contains 16.3Mt @ 6.9% Pb indicating a mine life of 10+ years.
The Abra Mine construction and commissioning was completed in late 2022 and production ramp up took place during 2023, the mine has now reached steady state production volumes.
The underground ore mined is processed through a conventional processing plant, to produce a high-grade lead-silver concentrate that is exported via the Geraldton Port.
THE ROLE
This is an exciting time to join Abra as we optimise our plant post commissioning.
Reporting to the Senior Metallurgist, as Plant Metallurgist, you will be responsible for providing technical advice, information, and solutions to optimise the performance of the processing plant. This role will also initiate, and direct project work based on data and with the intention of delivering operational improvements.
In addition, you will be responsible for
- Monitoring plant trends and data to identify plant optimisation opportunities
- Conducting plant improvement investigations and projects to improve recovery, increase grade and reduce costs
- Maintaining the integrity of the metallurgical accounting system
- Contributing to the development of test work
- Generating metallurgical reconciliations
You will bring a strong knowledge of base metals flotation, advanced computer literacy and a comprehensive grasp of metallurgical accounting systems to the team. Your work ethic will be reliable, consistent, and always with high attention to detail. Current and previous co-workers would describe you as organised and methodical.
In addition, you will have
- Minimum 2 years in a similar role.
- Bachelor’s degree in extractive metallurgy, chemistry, or chemical engineering.
- Demonstrated ability to source, gather, interpret, and communicate quantitative and qualitative data.
- Radiation Safety Licence.
- Sound understanding of process control systems like Citect and FactoryTalk.
- Previous experience in metallurgical accounting and reconciliation practices.
- Current “C” Class Western Australian driver’s licence.
- Flotation and base metals flotation experience (highly desirable).
- Previous experience in feed blend planning (desirable).
- FIFO 8:6 roster ex Perth or DIDO ex Meekatharra and surrounds.
- New camp, with a sports court and a fully equipped gym.
- Each camp room has its own ensuite.
- Work alongside a collaborative inclusive team.
- EAP support provided.
- Stability with a projected 10+year mine life.
If you are ready to be part of the Abra base metals project, which is set to be one of the world’s biggest primary lead mines upon reaching full production, APPLY NOW! Indicate your interest by submitting a cover letter outlining how your experience fits with the requirements of this role and a current resume via the “apply” button.
Unsolicited and Agency referrals are not being accepted at this point in time.
