Metallurgy Superintendent | 8:6 FIFO – Gold Processing Lead

Catalyst Metals Ltd; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8:6 roster promoting genuine work-life

Health insurance eligibility

Salary sacrifice options including nov

Exposure to a growing underground op

Opportunity to influence operations

Supportive site leadership

Ongoing development and progression

Job summary

Catalyst Metals is seeking a Metallurgy Superintendent to lead the metallurgical function of the processing plant, maximizing gold recovery and production efficiency. You will provide technical direction to the Processing team, oversee metallurgical accounting and reporting, and drive improvement projects across operations.

Based on an 8:6 FIFO roster from Perth, this full-time leadership role offers exposure to expanding underground operations and opportunities to influence safety, efficiency

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Minerals Processing or a related discipline.
• Experience in metallurgical operations, preferably gold processing.
• Proven leadership with ability to mentor and develop high-performing teams.
• WA Statutory Supervisor (Section 26) qualification.
• Current WA Manual Driver's Licence.
• AusIMM membership or equivalent industry body highly regarded.
• WA Site SSE qualification highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead metallurgical activities to maximise gold recovery, plant performance and budgeted production outcomes.
• Monitor plant performance, operating parameters and reagent consumption to ensure targets and budgets are achieved.
• Manage metallurgical accounting, forecasting and reporting, maintaining high standards of accuracy and technical integrity.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and support to Metallurgy, Laboratory, Gold Room and Processing personnel, fostering a culture of safety, continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Identify, evaluate and deliver metallurgical optimisation projects that improve recovery, efficiency and cost performance.
• Manage metallurgical test work programs and provide technical input to mine planning, annual budgeting and life-of-mine planning.
• Oversee toll treatment campaigns and manage key metallurgy-related contracts and service providers.

Skills

Metallurgy Leadership

Team Mentoring

Safety Culture

Process Optimization

Budget & Reporting

Education

Metallurgy or related degree

Job description

Catalyst Metals is seeking a Metallurgy Superintendent to lead the metallurgical function of the processing plant, maximizing gold recovery and production efficiency. You will provide technical direction to the Processing team, oversee metallurgical accounting and reporting, and drive improvement projects across operations.

Based on an 8:6 FIFO roster from Perth, this full-time leadership role offers exposure to expanding underground operations and opportunities to influence safety, efficiency