Metallurgy Lab Operator – Hands-on, Data-Driven & Site-Based

Evolution Mining; City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary package

Quarterly bonus

Local living benefits

Novated car leasing

Life insurance

Job summary

Evolution Mining invites applications for a hands-on, lab-based role supporting processing plant performance at Mungari, Western Australia. The position involves maintaining lab equipment, sampling and test work, and delivering reliable data to influence plant outcomes.

The role offers a 5:2:4:3 roster with 10-hour days and requires permanent working rights for Kalgoorlie residents. You will work closely with the processing team, balancing guidance with autonomy in day-to-day tasks and gaining

Qualifications

• Proven laboratory experience, ideally within a metallurgical or gold processing environment.
• Confidence using Excel to capture, track and interpret data.
• Ability to take ownership of tasks and work autonomously.
• Strong safety mindset and keeping a clean, well-organised lab.
• Willingness to learn and build capability on site.
• Full Working Rights (Citizenship or Permanent Residency).
• Reside locally in Kalgoorlie and able to work 12-hour days.
• Hold a WA C Class (manual) Drivers Licence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lab equipment to ensure reliability and accuracy of results.
• Perform sampling and test work to support plant performance.
• Record, verify and deliver data in line with team KPIs.
• Collaborate with processing team while maintaining day-to-day lab operations.

Skills

Lab experience

Excel data handling

Autonomy

Safety mindset

Willingness to learn

Full Working Rights

Local Kalgoorlie resident

WA C Class licence

Tools

Excel

Job description

Evolution Mining invites applications for a hands-on, lab-based role supporting processing plant performance at Mungari, Western Australia. The position involves maintaining lab equipment, sampling and test work, and delivering reliable data to influence plant outcomes.

The role offers a 5:2:4:3 roster with 10-hour days and requires permanent working rights for Kalgoorlie residents. You will work closely with the processing team, balancing guidance with autonomy in day-to-day tasks and gaining