Plant Metallurgist

Ravenswood Gold Pty Ltd; Ravenswood; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8:6 roster

DIDO from Townsville

Camp with meals, gym & social club

Strong safety-first culture

Job summary

Ravenswood Gold Mine is seeking a Plant Metallurgist to oversee metallurgical processes at the open pit gold processing plant. You will optimise recovery, throughput, and cost efficiency through data analysis, testing, and collaboration with operations and maintenance teams.

You will provide technical leadership in troubleshooting, implement process improvements, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements to drive sustainable plant performance enhancements.

Qualifications

• Analytical approach to data and process metrics.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Clear and concise communication with operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimise metallurgical processes to maximise gold recovery.
• Develop strategies to improve throughput and reduce reagent costs.
• Perform metallurgical testing and analyses to support improvements.
• Provide technical guidance to operators and maintenance teams.
• Troubleshoot metallurgical issues and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare technical reports and improvement plans for management.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for plant performance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Time management

Safety mindset

Education

Bachelors in Mineral Processing / Metallurgical Engineering

Job description

The Plant Metallurgist oversees and optimises metallurgical processes across the open cut gold processing plant to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production. The role focuses on maximising gold recovery and plant throughput through analysis of operational data, metallurgical testing, and close collaboration with operations and maintenance teams, while providing technical leadership in troubleshooting plant issues, implementing process improvements, and ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements to drive sustainable improvements in plant performance.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Monitor and analyse plant performance data to identify areas for improvement and efficiency gains.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance throughput, reduce reagent costs, and improve gold recovery.
• Conduct metallurgical testing and analysis to support process optimisation and improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and support to plant operators and maintenance teams.
• Troubleshoot metallurgical issues arising during production and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare and present technical reports, performance summaries, and improvement plans to management.
• Ensure all metallurgical processes comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant performance and operational excellence

Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualification in Mineral Processing, Metallurgical, or Chemical Engineering.
• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within a hard-rock mining operation
• Proven knowledge of gold extraction and recovery techniques.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Highly organised with strong time management abilities.
• Commitment to promoting and adhering to safe work practices.
• High attention to detail with the ability to follow processes and procedures rigorously.

What We Offer:

• 8:6 Roster - genuine work-life balance
• DIDO | 1.5 hrs from Townsville
• Camp with meals, gym & social club
• Strong team culture – safety-first, hands-on environment

Nestled 120kms south of Townsville, in the vibrant landscapes of north-east Queensland, Ravenswood Gold Mine stands as a testament to both a rich legacy and the forefront of innovation. Ravenswood Gold is a private Australian company jointly owned by EMR Capital (EMR) and Golden Energy and Resources Limited (GEAR).

All preferred candidates will undergo pre-employment checks, including a Nationally Coordinated Police Check, medical assessments, reference checks, and verification of qualifications.

RavenswoodGold acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Country on which we walk, live and work. We recognise their long history on the lands upon which our operations exist today and the care they gave to these lands for thousands of years. We pay our respect to their cultures and Elders past, present and future, and recognise their continuing connection to land, air and sea.

Ravenswood Gold specifically acknowledges the Birriah People who are the Traditional Owners of the Country where the Ravenswood Gold Mine operates, the Bindal People who are the Traditional Owners of the Country where the Ravenswood Gold Townsville office and warehouse are located and the Yuggera and Turrbal People who are the Traditional Owners of the Country where the Ravenswood Gold head office is located in Brisbane.