Metallurgical Technician – FIFO Lab & WCP Specialist

LUKA RESOURCES; Ceduna; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family friendly roster

Camp accommodation with gym/pools

Parental leave

Salary and bonus structures

Share matching scheme

Job summary

Iluka Resources is seeking a Metallurgical Technician to join the Jacinth-Ambrosia Mine on a FIFO roster along the South West coast of South Australia. The role focuses on sampling, laboratory testing, and process optimization within the Wet Concentrator Plant and site lab.

You will work in a collaborative safety-focused environment with on-site camp facilities and travel from Adelaide or Ceduna. A tertiary science/engineering qualification and experience in mineral processing are preferred,

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in a Science/Technology/Engineering/Math discipline.
• Experience in a mineral processing plant or laboratory.
• Strong written and verbal communication and teamwork skills.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect and process samples from the Wet Concentrator Plant (WCP) in the site laboratory and present results in required reporting formats.
• Ensure laboratory compliance with required standards, maintenance of laboratory equipment and stock levels.
• Monitor WCP performance including heavy mineral concentrate grade and recovery and other key parameters.
• Provide advice to the Operations team for adjustment of WCP settings.
• Review and develop safe work instructions and procedures for routine metallurgical tasks.
• Complete investigatory work into WCP performance and provide recommendations for process improvement and cost reduction.
• Provide technical coaching and guidance for Metallurgical Assistants and WCP operators.

Job description

Iluka Resources is seeking a Metallurgical Technician to join the Jacinth-Ambrosia Mine on a FIFO roster along the South West coast of South Australia. The role focuses on sampling, laboratory testing, and process optimization within the Wet Concentrator Plant and site lab.

You will work in a collaborative safety-focused environment with on-site camp facilities and travel from Adelaide or Ceduna. A tertiary science/engineering qualification and experience in mineral processing are preferred,