Principal Metallurgy Consultant

Sedgman; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgman Pty Limited, Brisbane, seeks a Principal Metallurgy Consultant to lead and develop the process team, serving as an authority on froth flotation projects globally. You will deliver projects from concept through detailed design, integrating lab mineralogy and metallurgical testing to maximise mineral recovery and energy efficiency within full-scale flowsheet development.

The role requires deep senior expertise in base metals processing, strong leadership, and collaboration across

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical/ Metallurgy) required.
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in design/consultancy in chemical/metallurgy.
• Extensive base metals processing facilities experience.
• Proven ability to solve complex technical problems.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with simulation tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical studies on flotation and mining value chain optimisation projects.
• Provide leadership for testwork programs and interpretation of results.
• Provide flotation equipment sizing, layout and flowsheet engineering.
• Drive technical strategy with accountability for safety and standards.
• Pursue coarse particle flotation and high-intensity flotation technologies.
• Improve standards, tools, processes, and guidelines for the mechanical engineering discipline.
• Coordinate team allocations and align with project requirements.
• Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to the team.
• Collaborate and influence others through positive behaviours and demonstrating our Values in Action.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical/ Metallurgy)

Tools

MetSim

JKSimMet

IES

JKSimFloat

Job description

Job Description

Sedgman Pty Limited is a market leader in the design, construction and operation of mineral processing plants for the global resources sector. Our specialised technical expertise, proven track record in Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Management (EPC and EPCM) delivery and our advanced commercial capabilities enable us to provide complete solutions which are valued by our clients. Sedgman Pty Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of CIMIC Group Limited, one of the world’s leading international contractors and the world’s largest contract miner.

Setting the standard in terms of safety, innovation, technical capability and project delivery we offer outstanding career opportunities with offices throughout Australia, Canada, Germany and across the globe. The expertise and enthusiasm of our people and professional, friendly atmosphere is paramount to our continued success.

Sedgman is proud to offer the position of Principal Metallurgy Consultant to join our team in Brisbane and involves leading and developing the process team, and serving as an authority on froth flotation projects for copper, gold and base metal projects globally. Deliver projects from concept through to detailed design with technical and economic input from multi-discipline teams. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding and appreciation for utilising the results from laboratory mineralogy analysis and metallurgical testing for maximising mineral recovery and energy efficiency in full-scale flowsheet development and design.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical studies on flotation and mining value chain optimisation projects.
• Technical leadership for developing testwork programs, interpretation of testwork results and process mineralogy for maximising mineral recovery efficient flowsheet development and design.
• Provide leadership in flotation equipment sizing, layout and flowsheet engineering.
• Provide froth flotation expertise across multiple projects, drive quality delivery and innovation, shape technical strategy with accountability for technical integrity, risk, standards and safety. Proactively pursue coarse particle flotation and high-intensity froth flotation technologies for proving up and full-scale implementation.
• Continuous improvement of standards, tools, processes and guidelines for the mechanical engineering discipline to improve efficiency and technical outcomes.
• Assist with the review and coordination of the team’s project allocations to align with project requirements and the individuals’ skills, experience and development needs.
• Provide effective leadership, coaching and mentoring to support and develop the team.
• Actively collaborate and influence others through positive behaviours and demonstrating our Values in Action.

Qualifications, Skills And Experience

• Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical/ Metallurgy)
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in a design/consultancy environment in a chemical/ wet mechanical engineering capacity working on multi-discipline engineering projects.
• Extensive experience across base metals minerals processing facilities, including ore handling, comminution, classification, mineral separation, product dewatering, tailings and water management systems, with the ability to provide technical authority across integrated plant design.
• Ability to solve complex problems.
• Ability to identify and resolve technical issues or raise as required.
• Detailed experience with engineering tools and software.
• Skilled in simulation packages such as MetSim, JKSimMet, IES, JKSimFloat is highly regarded
• Demonstrated experience in a similar leadership role.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, both written and verbal.

Why Sedgman?

• Shape Regional Growth - Play a leading role in defining strategy, pursuing opportunities and influencing the future success of the Australia business.
• Own the Market Opportunity - Build meaningful client relationships and help secure the projects that shape the future of the resources industry.
• Support the Energy Transition - Work across a diverse portfolio of commodities and projects that underpin global demand for critical minerals and sustainable resources.
• Lead With Influence - Join an experienced executive leadership team where your expertise, ideas and market knowledge will genuinely shape business outcomes.
• Build Your Legacy - This is an opportunity to leave a lasting impact on a growing business, a talented team and some of the industry's most significant projects.

If you're an accomplished Principal Metallurgist with a passion for growth, client relationships and commercial excellence, we'd welcome a confidential discussion.