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Primero Group is part of NRW Holdings. Primero is a market leading vertically integrated engineering group specialising in the design, construction and operation of global resource projects. With offices in Western Australia and North America, our blue-chip clients span the resources, energy and infrastructure sectors.
As a business, we put our people first by keeping them safe, providing an opportunity to work on exciting projects and investing in their development. Our team live and breathe our Core Values of Efficiency, Accountability and Integrity.
Reporting to the Processing Manager the key objective of the Senior Metallurgist will be to perform high-level review of key processes in the plant for performance optimisation and manage plant improvement plans by coordination with the processing team, the client, and other stakeholders. The role also entails management of the monthly reports and metal reconciliation, coverage of the duties and responsibilities of all metallurgical aspects of the plant. Direct reports include plant metallurgists and metallurgy technicians, managing the Metallurgy Laboratory and overseeing metallurgical projects.
Core Finniss Lithium project located near Darwin, NT. This is a Darwin residential role working 5/2 4/3 8/6 roster.
Role Responsibilities:
* Manage and Lead a Team of Plant Metallurgists and Metallurgy Technicians
* Manage and coordinate all aspect of Analytical and Physical Testwork
* Compile and drive the reporting function including, end of month, shipment reconciliation, production budget and forecasts.
* Foster positive workplace culture and Primero Values continuously.
* Drive an integrated operations philosophy across site operational teams.
Education and Experience:
* Tertiary qualification in Metallurgy and/or Process/Chemical Engineering
* At least five (5) years experience in Wet Plant Operation as a Metallurgist
* Experience in Dense Media Separation Operation
* Experience with Spodumene (Lithium)
* Demonstrated management of metallurgical accounting, statistical analysis, engineering and project management.
* Geomet experience in base metal mineralogy and studies is desirable.
* Excellent Safety Awareness, Risk Management & Values including familiarity with HSET practices, compliance and obligations under the WHS Act.
* Continuous Improvement mindset to drive result-based outcomes across all areas within your remit.
* Promote a safety-first culture through Primero’s Primed for Safety framework
What We Offer:
* An excellent workplace culture driven by our values (Efficiency, Accountability, Integrity).
* Competitive Remuneration & Staff Discounts, Benefits and Perks
* Diversified project portfolio, working with World Leaders in Global Resource Projects.
Primero is an Equal Opportunity Employer you will be seen, heard and encouraged to bring your whole authentic self to work. We value every voice, idea and opinion because we believe diversity unlocks innovation by creating an environment where ‘outside the box’ ideas are encouraged.
Great ideas come from everywhere in the company and the next one could be yours. Join us if you’re game for challenging and meaningful work for a company that truly puts its people first.
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