Metallurgical Superintendent: Lead Lab & Plant Performance

Evolution Mining; Cloncurry Shire; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave (18 weeks)

Study assistance

Discounted health insurance

Flexible work options

Attractive rosters

Live-in incentives for Cloncurry

Job summary

Evolution Mining is seeking an experienced Metallurgical Superintendent for Ernest Henry Operations in Queensland. The role leads the site's Metallurgy and Laboratory functions, steering technical strategy and driving plant performance across processing operations, including copper and gold recovery improvements.

You will report to the Concentrator Manager and work to optimise performance, safety and throughput while mentoring a high-performing team in a large-scale operation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience in metalliferous processing, including leadership experience within an operational environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of processing plant operations, including grinding, flotation and dewatering circuits.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset and a passion for developing people.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Metallurgy and Laboratory teams to achieve safe and efficient production outcomes.
• Drive plant optimisation through monitoring performance, identifying improvement opportunities and implementing technical solutions.
• Deliver metallurgical accounting, forecasting and reporting to support business performance.
• Partner with Processing and Maintenance teams to maximise plant reliability, recovery and throughput.
• Contribute to budgeting, cost control, strategic planning and metallurgical improvement projects across site.

Job description

Evolution Mining is seeking an experienced Metallurgical Superintendent for Ernest Henry Operations in Queensland. The role leads the site's Metallurgy and Laboratory functions, steering technical strategy and driving plant performance across processing operations, including copper and gold recovery improvements.

You will report to the Concentrator Manager and work to optimise performance, safety and throughput while mentoring a high-performing team in a large-scale operation.