Seeking a suitably qualified, experienced and reliable Metallurgist to safely provide metallurgical inputs to efficiently run the Process Plant and associated service areas to maximize copper tonnes and gold ounces recovery. The role is a professional level and will report to the Senior Metallurgist.
Key tasks and responsibilities:
- Performs troubleshooting and investigative metallurgical/operational duties as required to ensure Process Plant is optimized
- Conduct metallurgical test works and provide technical support to the operations department to improve Process Plant performance
- Ensure compliance with all rules and regulations and other compliance obligations of ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 Integrated Management System (IMS)
- Prepare reports on projects for current and future process refinements as directed by the Senior Metallurgist or Metallurgical Superintendent
- Monitors and evaluates Process Plant parameters to identify and act upon potential risks or improvement opportunities
- Collaborate with engineering and maintenance personnel to effectively deliver project requirements
- Performs efficient data and cost-benefit analysis
- Provides ongoing training and development to production staff to ensure adherence to safe work practices, particularly in relation to the handling of hazardous materials, and supplies technical guidance and training in the formulation of these practices
- Proficiently uses PI and DCS to monitor process plant performance and improve process operation through effective automation
- Liaise with external consultants, researchers, laboratories and other sites to improve technical knowledge with the main objective to efficiently operate the process plant
