Metallurgical Technicians (Onsite)

SGS; Perth; On-site; AUD 38,572 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

SGS Australia is seeking motivated Metallurgical Technicians to join our team on a casual basis, supporting on-site operations across mineral processing and metallurgical testwork activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for early‑career professionals to build experience in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment with exposure to both plant and laboratory operations. Emphasis on safety, data integrity, and collaborative problem solving.

Qualifications

• Forklift licence preferred.
• First Aid certificate required or preferred.
• 1–2 years’ experience in minerals processing, production, or lab environments.
• Exposure to metallurgical testing or laboratory operations.
• Familiarity with commodities and processing unit operations.
• Strong understanding of Occupational Health & Safety practices.
• High attention to detail with solid data recording and reporting skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in both plant and laboratory settings.

Responsibilities

• Undertake sample management activities including labelling, receipting, inventory preparation and storage.
• Perform routine gold recovery testwork, including cyanide leach testing.
• Ensure process control equipment are calibrated and fully operational.
• Provide daily equipment performance updates.
• Assist plant operators with maintenance and optimisation of process equipment.
• Assist project metallurgists with survey sampling, collector trials, and laboratory-scale testwork.
• Interpret and report data to metallurgists, highlighting anomalies and supporting timely decision-making.
• Maintain accurate data entry and concentrate handling records.

Skills

Forklift licence

First Aid Certificate

Metals processing exp

OH&S knowledge

Data recording

Team collaboration

Job description

IMO, part of SGS, is Australia’s largest metallurgical group, delivering industry-leading consulting, test work, and operational support services for resource projects across the globe. Our dedicated team of consulting metallurgists partners with clients to meet their specific needs—from project development and geometallurgy to flowsheet design, feasibility studies, plant optimisation, due diligence, and client representation. This is an exciting time to be part of the mining and resources industry, with significant opportunities for long-term personal and professional development. Join a collaborative environment and gain exposure to over 200 years of combined metallurgical expertise across our team.

Job Description

We are currently seeking motivated and hands‑on Metallurgical Technicians to join our team on a casual basis, supporting on-site operations across mineral processing and metallurgical testwork activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for early‑career professionals looking to build experience in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment with exposure to both plant and laboratory operations.

Responsibilities include, however, not limited to:

• Undertake sample management activities including labelling, receipting, inventory preparation, and storage
• Perform routine gold recovery testwork, including cyanide leach testing
• Ensure process control equipment (density gauges, particle size indicators, autosamplers) are calibrated and fully operational
• Provide daily equipment performance updates
• Assist plant operators with maintenance and optimisation of process equipment
• Assist project metallurgists with survey sampling, collector trials, and laboratory‑scale testwork
• Interpret and report data to metallurgists, highlighting anomalies and supporting timely decision‑making
• Maintain accurate data entry and concentrate handling records

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Forklift Licence (highly regarded)
• First Aid Certificate
• 1–2 years’ experience in minerals processing, production, or laboratory environments
• Exposure to metallurgical testing or laboratory operations
• Familiarity with a range of commodities and processing unit operations
• Strong understanding of Occupational Health & Safety practices
• High attention to detail with solid data recording and reporting skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in both plant and laboratory settings

Additional Information

COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU
SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward‑thinking workplace.
SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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