Evaluation Metallurgist

Evolution Mining; Parkes; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Health insurance

Bonuses

Employee share scheme

Parental leave

Study assistance

Flexible rosters

Job summary

Evolution Mining is seeking an Evaluation Metallurgist at Northparkes Operations in NSW to design and manage metallurgical test work, identify opportunities to improve plant performance, and support future processing initiatives. You will contribute to forecasting and capital projects and collaborate across Operations, Geology, Mining and Lab teams.

The role sits at the intersection of operational metallurgy and technical studies, offering opportunities to grow capabilities and deliver long-term

Qualifications

• A degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or Mineral Processing.
• Experience in mineral processing or metallurgical operations.
• Knowledge of metallurgical laboratory test work and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate opportunities to improve plant performance.
• Design and manage metallurgical test work programs.
• Support orebody studies and future processing initiatives.
• Provide input into sustaining capital and growth projects.
• Contribute to forecasting, production planning and optimisation activities.
• Work closely with Operations, Geology, Mining, Laboratory and Project teams.

Skills

Metallurgy

Data analysis

Communication

Continuous improvement

Education

Degree in Metallurgy or Mineral Processing

Tools

SAP

PI System

Citect

Aveva

Job description

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We’re a bold team with a bright future; and we’re looking for people who want to be part of it.

Evolution Mining is a premier global gold company operating six mines across Australia and Canada. We’re transforming mines and uplifting careers. We took our Cowal Gold Operations underground in just seven years. We’ve extended the mine life of our Ernest Henry Operations to 2040 and doubled its ore reserves. We’re transforming our Red Lake Operations, restoring it as a premier Canadian gold mine. That kind of ambition creates careers, not just jobs.

When we asked our people what they enjoy most about working at Evolution, two things came up across every site: career growth and the quality of the people. Here, you’ll work alongside people who care, who push one another to be better, with leaders who arethere to support you.

What’s the opportunity?

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Evaluation Metallurgy Team and play a key role in shaping the future performance of the Northparkes operation as an Evaluation Metallurgist.

You’ll sit at the intersection of operational metallurgy, technical studies and capital projects, helping identify opportunities to improve plant performance and unlock future value across the operation. Rather than focusing solely on day to day plant support, you’ll design and manage metallurgical test work programs, support future growth projects, contribute to forecasting and production planning, and influence how the operation performs months and years into the future.

It’s a role for someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems, challenging the status quo and seeing their work translate into real operational outcomes.

Reporting to the Senior Evaluation Metallurgist, you’ll:

• Identifying and evaluating opportunities to improve plant performance
• Designing and managing metallurgical test work programs
• Supporting orebody studies and future processing initiatives
• Providing technical input into sustaining capital and growth projects
• Contributing to forecasting, production planning and optimisation activities
• Working closely with Operations, Geology, Mining, Laboratory and Project teams

Why Northparkes Operations?

Big things are happening at Northparkes. With our E22 Underground Project and Coarse Particle Flotation (CPF) Project underway, we’re entering an exciting phase of growth that will underpin an extended mine life and variation to our current processing pathway. This is your opportunity to be part of career defining projects, build new capabilities and contribute to one of Australia’s most exciting block cave development projects. At Northparkes, you don’t have to choose between a great career and a great lifestyle; you’ll get both. With flexible work options, opportunities to grow and a team that cares, this is where your bright future starts.

What we offer you

We support, develop and reward you to ensure you have a bright future. Here’s how we back that up:

• Relocation support
• Salary packaging (e.g. novated car leasing, remote area housing)
• Life insurance and income protection
• Health insurance
• Quarterly performance bonuses
• Employee share scheme – have a real stake in the company’s success
• Attractive parental leave benefits (18 weeks)
• Recognition program
• Study assistance
• Attractive rosters
• Flexible work options – we know flexibility looks different for everyone

Does this sound like you?

• A degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or Mineral Processing
• Experience within mineral processing or metallurgical operations
• Knowledge of metallurgical laboratory test work and data analysis
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office applications
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and problem solving

Highly regarded:

• Exposure to capital projects and commissioning activities
• Experience with SAP, PI, Citect or Aveva systems
• Gold, copper or broader mining industry experience
• Experience within metallurgical consulting or laboratory environments

Ready to create your career highlight with us?

As our name suggests, change and evolution are in our DNA. If you’d like to work with a team that turns challenges into opportunities and delivers on its bold ambitions, we want to hear from you.

Find out more about us at our Careers site.