Metallurgical Technician: Mineral Processing Lab (FIFO)

Narooma; Balranald; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Roster FIFO/DIDO/Residential

Relocation assistance

Training and professional development

Parental leave up to 18 weeks

Company shares matching

Competitive remuneration with bonus

Job summary

Iluka Resources invites applications for a Metallurgical Technician at the Balranald Operation in regional NSW. The role operates on a fixed FIFO/DIDO roster with travel support from Melbourne, offering on-site camp facilities and a focus on safety and collaboration.

You will collect samples, monitor WCP performance, ensure lab compliance, and advise the Operations team on process adjustments. A Cert IV in Metalliferous Mining or higher is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in mineral processing plants, laboratories or related industry
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal 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 performance of the WCP including heavy mineral concentrate grade and recovery
• Perform laboratory flotation tests to assess and improve plant performance
• Provide advice to the Operations team 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 provide cost-reduction recommendations
• Provide technical coaching and guidance for WCP operators

Skills

Experience in mineral processing plant

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Interpersonal and teamwork skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage competing priorities

Education

Cert IV in Metalliferous Mining or higher

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Iluka Resources invites applications for a Metallurgical Technician at the Balranald Operation in regional NSW. The role operates on a fixed FIFO/DIDO roster with travel support from Melbourne, offering on-site camp facilities and a focus on safety and collaboration.

You will collect samples, monitor WCP performance, ensure lab compliance, and advise the Operations team on process adjustments. A Cert IV in Metalliferous Mining or higher is required.