Lead Process Operator (2IC) – FIFO Gold Plant

GOLD FIELDS; Shire Of Laverton; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% site allowance

Quarterly bonus scheme

Health insurance allowance

6 weeks annual leave

18 weeks parental leave

Flight from Perth

Referral bonus

Job summary

Gold Fields is seeking a Senior Process Operator (2IC/Leading Hand) to oversee the processing plant at Granny Smith. You will support the Process Shift Supervisor, lead a team of Process Operators, and ensure safe, efficient operation to meet production targets.

Experience in mineral processing, gold operations, and hands-on leadership is essential. This role is FIFO from Perth with a 8/6 roster and aligns with our health, safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Significant mineral processing experience, preferably in gold.
• Experience at a 2IC/Leading Hand level.
• Strong knowledge of gold processing operations across the full circuit.
• Proven ability to diagnose and troubleshoot processing equipment.
• Leadership skills with coaching/mentoring ability.
• Commitment to safety, respect, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support and cover the Process Shift Supervisor when required.
• Mentor and train Process Operators.
• Promote a strong safety culture and Vital Behaviours.
• Safely operate, monitor and optimise plant and equipment.
• Conduct inspections, troubleshoot abnormalities, and log data.
• Coordinate daily work activities and delegate tasks to Operators.
• Collaborate with Metallurgy and Maintenance to improve performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve team efficiency and capability.

Skills

Mineral processing

Gold processing

2IC/Leading Hand

Leadership

Safety culture

S26 supervision

Microsoft Office

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Database management

Job description

Gold Fields is seeking a Senior Process Operator (2IC/Leading Hand) to oversee the processing plant at Granny Smith. You will support the Process Shift Supervisor, lead a team of Process Operators, and ensure safe, efficient operation to meet production targets.

Experience in mineral processing, gold operations, and hands-on leadership is essential. This role is FIFO from Perth with a 8/6 roster and aligns with our health, safety and environmental standards.