Metallurgist

Westgold Personnel Pty Ltd; Higginsville; Sur place; AUD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Site allowance

Wellbeing allowance

Up to 15% STI bonus

Superannuation

FIFO and DIDO roster

Résumé du poste

Westgold Resources is seeking dedicated professionals for our Higginsville operation in Western Australia. This full-time role supports monitoring and optimizing the gold processing plant, with metallurgical accounting, budgeting, and project work to improve efficiency.

You’ll join a growing company that offers a family-like roaster and flexible FIFO/DIDO options, including a well-equipped camp and health benefits. Applicants must meet pre-employment checks.

Qualifications

• tertiary qualification in metallurgy or related discipline
• minimum 2 to 3 years’ experience in mineral processing
• sound knowledge of processing plant equipment and processes
• experience with daily metallurgical accounting
• advanced skills in Microsoft Office
• driving licence (C class WA)

Responsabilités

• Monitor day-to-day performance of the gold processing plant.
• Conduct metallurgical accounting and reconciliation for gold production.
• Ensure production and cost targets are achieved and adjust operating parameters.
• Provide technical support to operations staff and train mentors.
• Oversee on-site laboratory operations and metallurgical testing duties.
• Assist in budgets and forecasts and pursue process improvements.

Connaissances

Mineral processing knowledge

Metallurgical accounting

Safety mindset

Communication skills

Problem solving

Formation

Tertiary Qualification in Metallurgy or related discipline

Outils

MS Office

Online analysis systems

Description du poste

Westgold Resources is shaping the future of gold mining in Western Australia. We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team who shares our vision of building a sustainable and profitable major Australian gold business.

Westgold Offer

Full-time, permanent positions based at our Higginsville Operation in Kambalda.

Remuneration includes base salary + site allowance + wellbeing allowance + up to 15% STI bonus + Superannuation.

A family friendly roster to suit your lifestyle – 8 days on, 6 days off, flying in and out on Tuesdays. Flexible employment options including FIFO and DIDO. Well-equipped camp featuring ensuite rooms, sports court, and fully equipped gym to keep you comfortable and active while away from home. A growing company that’s supports employee’s development.

Role

Monitor day-to-day performance of all aspects of the gold processing plant. Conduct metallurgical accounting and reconciliation for gold production. Ensure production and cost targets achieved and adjust key operating parameters. Provide technical support to operations staff. Train and mentor operations staff. Monitor and optimise performance of the MSA and provide feedback to stakeholders. Oversea on-site laboratory operations Carry out designated metallurgical test work and metallurgical duties in a professional manner. Assist in the preparation and ongoing management of department budgets and forecasts. Establish and execute short term and long-term projects aimed at improving process plant efficiency. Monitoring the availability and usage of critical process reagents and consumables

What do I need

• Current “C” Class Manual Western Australian driver’s licence
• Tertiary Qualification in Metallurgy or related discipline
• Minimum 2 to 3 years’ experience in mineral processing
• Sound working knowledge of processing plant equipment and processes - crushing, milling, gravity, leaching, tailings and reagent circuits
• Experienced in monitoring and optimising plant metallurgical performance, including responsibility for daily metallurgical accounting
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook and Excel)
• Experience with online analysis systems (desirable)
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Desire to maintain a proactive safe working environment
• Solid problem-solving skills, with the ability to think on your feet and be adaptable

The Westgold Offer

A permanent full-time position at a successful gold producer

A range of benefits includes:

• Performance based bonus
• Group salary continuous insurance
• A health and wellness allowance
• Health insurance discount
• A range of Family and Medical leave policies that includes IVF, surrogacy and adoption.
• Referral Bonus - bring your mates along!
• 5 years' pro rata long service leave
• Salary sacrifice options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that include free confidential counselling, wellbeing services that includes financial advice.

Eligibility

Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria’s which includes medical and drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work checks and be able to provide a valid Australian national police clearance and an Australian driver’s licence (or be able to obtain).

Diversity & Inclusion

Westgold is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone matters.

We believe diversity is a strength and true diversity includes those from First Nations People, various cultures, age groups, Neurodiverse backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, diverse abilities and religions.

We value the unique perspectives and experiences each person brings and that diverse teams leads to innovation and success.

Our goal is to have safe and respectful environments where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves and we strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Westgold appreciates that standard recruitment processes are not accessible for everyone. If you believe you require additional support or accommodations, so you feel comfortable participating in our recruitment process for this or any of our roles, please feel free to email [e-mail].

Other Information

Westgold reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified.

We will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.

At Westgold we offer more than a job, we offer you a career. Coming to work every day isn't just about getting the job done, it's about camaraderie, it's about feeling a sense of achievement and it's about fulfilling your role alongside your work mates.

We welcome entry level candidates to our workforce in addition to highly experienced professionals looking to make their mark within a growing organisation.

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