Metallurgical Technician — FIFO, 8:6 / 7:7 Roster

LUKA RESOURCES; Balranald; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO roster from Melbourne

DIDO regional support

Relocation support

On-site camp facilities

Job summary

Iluka Resources is hiring a Metallurgical Technician for the Balranald operation in regional NSW. The role involves collecting samples from the Wet Concentrator Plant, ensuring lab compliance, and monitoring plant performance to optimize grade and recovery.

You will perform flotation tests, advise Operations on parameter adjustments, and help develop safe procedures. A collaborative team environment with on-site facilities awaits.

Qualifications

• Cert IV in Metalliferous Mining or higher.
• Experience working in a mineral processing plant, laboratory or related industry.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Collect and process samples from the Wet Concentrator Plant (WCP) in the site laboratory and present results in required reports.
• Ensure laboratory compliance with required standards and maintain equipment and stock levels.
• Monitor WCP performance including heavy mineral concentrate grade and recovery; manage water and reagent quality.
• Perform laboratory flotation tests to assess and improve plant performance.
• Provide advice to Operations on adjustments to WCP operating parameters.
• Review and develop safe work instructions and procedures for routine metallurgical tasks.
• Complete investigatory work into WCP performance and propose improvements and cost reductions.
• Provide technical coaching and guidance for WCP operators.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Cert IV in Metalliferous Mining

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Iluka Resources is hiring a Metallurgical Technician for the Balranald operation in regional NSW. The role involves collecting samples from the Wet Concentrator Plant, ensuring lab compliance, and monitoring plant performance to optimize grade and recovery.

You will perform flotation tests, advise Operations on parameter adjustments, and help develop safe procedures. A collaborative team environment with on-site facilities awaits.