Principal Metallurgist

Experienced Principal Metallurgist wanted for works in the Goldfields.

Menzies, Kalgoorlie, Goldfields & Esperance WA
Mining / Processing
Salary - $180 - $200k + super
Our client, a solid, dynamic gold producer, building their footprint to an exciting future, is seeking a suitably qualified, experienced, and forward-thinking Principal Metallurgist to join the team. The role is site-based on an 8/6 roster in the goldfields.
The Principal Metallurgist is responsible for the short- and medium-term performance of the processing facility along with providing technical expertise and direction to department personnel to ensure the processing facility operates in a safe and efficient manner, achieving required output volumes and quality.
Your duties will include:
The incumbent is responsible for the on-going improvement of the Processing facility and will be expected to:

• Manage the d execution of plant and laboratory test work.
• Analysing both plant data and laboratory results including collating data, performing calculations, investigating, and presenting information.
• Reporting conclusions developed from plant and laboratory data and making recommendations for improvements.
• Implementing improvements to the plant. Monitoring such improvements and reporting on actual performance.
• Provide technical assistance and support through direction and advice to the Process Supervisors, Metallurgists and Laboratory Supervisors.
• Show commitment to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities and following through to improve plant performance and/or efficiency.

Qualifications & skills:

• Tertiary Qualification in Metallurgy or equivalent
• Excellent communication skills
• 5+ years’ experience in a Metallurgy role or similar
• 3 years’ experience in gold or base metals and milling operations
• Effective PC skills and computer literacy
• Self-motivation and the drive to succeed, working through issues and barriers.

If this sounds like you or someone you know, we encourage you to APPLY at the link below.
This position is available only to permanent Australian residents or applicants who hold a relevant Visa with full authority to work in Australia.