Plant Metallurgist

Genesis Minerals Limited; Mount Morgans; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent camp amenities

Gym and sports facilities

Recreation room

BBQ facilities

Regular social activities

Job summary

Genesis Minerals Limited is seeking a Plant Metallurgist for our Mount Morgans operation in Laverton. The role is a fixed-term position on a lifestyle 8/6 roster, offering FIFO from Perth or DIDO from Kalgoorlie, with hands-on technical support across processing, quality, and optimization initiatives.

You will monitor metallurgical performance, support process improvements, and report on forecasts while ensuring safety and quality across the plant.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in a similar role within the gold industry.
• Tertiary qualification in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering.
• Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) qualification is desirable.
• Exposure to metallurgical test work and plant survey techniques.
• Experience with Citect and Pronto systems is desirable.
• Process control knowledge, with VBA, SQL, or similar coding capabilities is highly regarded.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to translate data into operational improvements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimise metallurgical performance to maximise plant throughput, gold recovery, and operational efficiency.
• Analyse plant data and metallurgical information to identify improvement opportunities and support informed decision making.
• Provide technical support to operations, laboratory, and processing teams to achieve production and quality targets.
• Coordinate metallurgical test work, surveys, sampling programs, and process improvement initiatives.
• Prepare metallurgical reports and forecasts while ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and operational standards.
• Support the effective operation of process control systems and key plant monitoring activities.

Skills

Metallurgy experience

Gold industry experience

Data analysis

Education

Tertiary qualification in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Citect

Pronto

Job description

Do you ASPIRE to join a new growth story in West Australian gold? Join us! Accountable. Sustainable. People First. Integrity. Results. Empower.

Job Title Plant Metallurgist Job Roster Located in Laverton at our Mount Morgan operation Lifestyle 8 days on 6 days off FIFO or DIDO roster

Job Summary

Be responsible for monitoring and improving metallurgical performance, supporting process optimisation, operational excellence, and quality control outcomes at our Mount Morgans operation.

Job Statement

Due to an internal development opportunity, an exciting 6 month fixed term opportunity exists for an experienced Plant Metallurgist to join the Processing Team at Genesis Minerals' Laverton Operations. Join a close knit, supportive team where safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement are at the core of what we do. This role would suit an experienced metallurgical professional who can quickly integrate into the operation and provide hands on technical support from day one, making a meaningful contribution across our processing plant. As Genesis Minerals continues to grow, this role offers exposure to a diverse range of metallurgical activities, operational challenges, and improvement initiatives, providing an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience across a dynamic and expanding gold mining business. Reporting to the Superintendent Metallurgy, you will be responsible for monitoring and improving metallurgical performance, supporting process optimisation, operational excellence, and quality control outcomes at our Mount Morgans operation. This role is offered on a Lifestyle 8 days on, 6 days off roster and may be FIFO from Perth or DIDO from Kalgoorlie or surrounding communities.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and optimise metallurgical performance to maximise plant throughput, gold recovery, and operational efficiency
• Analyse plant data and metallurgical information to identify improvement opportunities and support informed decision making
• Provide technical support to operations, laboratory, and processing teams to achieve production and quality targets
• Coordinate metallurgical test work, surveys, sampling programs, and process improvement initiatives
• Prepare metallurgical reports and forecasts while ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and operational standards
• Support the effective operation of process control systems and key plant monitoring activities

About You

You are a motivated and adaptable professional who thrives in a dynamic operational environment. You enjoy partnering with operational teams to solve problems, identify improvement opportunities, and deliver practical outcomes that enhance plant performance.

You will also bring

• Substantial experience in a similar role/s within the gold industry
• Tertiary qualification in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering
• Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) qualification (desirable)
• Exposure to metallurgical test work and plant survey techniques
• Experience with Citect and Pronto systems (desirable)
• Process control knowledge, with VBA, SQL, or similar coding capabilities highly regarded
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to translate data into operational improvements

What you can expect from us

Enjoy a welcoming site community and a positive team culture that makes Laverton feel like a home away from home, together with:

• Opportunity to work with experienced leaders that support your growth
• Be part of a growing organisation during an exciting phase of expansion and operational development
• Exposure to diverse projects, sites, and technical challenges that will accelerate your professional growth
• A strong commitment to developing and promoting talent from within
• Competitive remuneration and salary sacrifice options
• Excellent camp amenities including a gym and sports facilities, recreation room, BBQ facilities, and regular social activities

Our team lives by the ASPIRE Values – Accountable. Sustainable. People First. Integrity. Results. Empower.

About Genesis Minerals Limited

Are you ready to be part of a dynamic and ambitious team at a growing ASX-listed gold house? At Genesis, we're dedicated to realising our vision of becoming The Trusted Australian Gold Miner, delivering high-quality, progressive operations with a target of +500koz annually. Genesis offers unparalleled opportunities for growth and innovation in the prolific Leonora and Laverton region of Western Australia.

We encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Further information about Genesis Minerals can be found at www.genesisminerals.com.au.

Genesis Minerals is a new and growing ASX-listed gold house, 100% focused in the Leonora District of Western Australia.

We have the assets and people in place to achieve our vision who value honesty and integrity, doing every job safely and working collaboratively as part of a team.

We look forward to you joining us.

Genesis Minerals is a growing organisation where you can expect to be part of an inclusive and rewarding work environment where your contribution is acknowledged and recognised.