Process Operator

29Metals Limited; City Of Mandurah; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Expert training pathways

Leadership opportunities

Plant improvement input

Complex processing circuit exposure

Job summary

29Metals Limited is seeking a Process Operator to join our Golden Grove operation in Western Australia. The role operates on a 2:2 roster (day and night shift) reporting to the Mill Production Supervisor and focuses on producing zinc, lead, and copper concentrates in a complex processing circuit.

The ideal candidate has experience in mineral processing plants, exposure to crushing, grinding, flotation and dewatering circuits, and holds a current C-class driver\'s licence.

Qualifications

• Background as a process operator in mineral processing plants.
• Exposure to crushing, grinding, flotation and dewatering circuits.
• Basic computer skills (Word and Outlook).
• Current C-class manual driver\'s licence.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant and equipment to meet production targets and operational goals.
• Perform routine clean-up to ensure safe, well-maintained equipment.
• Identify, evaluate, control, and report hazards and loss sources.
• Maintain shift logs, reports and daily variances.
• Follow site standards and actively participate in safety initiatives.

Skills

Process operator

Mineral processing

Job description

What this Role Offers

• Well-structured expert training and development pathways for team members.
• Leadership opportunities for those who strive to better themselves within the department.
• A chance to have input and contribute to plant improvement projects.
• Work in a technically complex processing circuit, including triple sequential flotation.

About the Opportunity

An opportunity has arisen for a Process Operator to join our Golden Grove operation in Western Australia. This site-based role reports to the Mill Production Supervisor and operates on a 2:2 roster (day and night shift).

Your focus will be on supporting the production of zinc, lead, and copper concentrates, ensuring compliance with operating strategies.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Operating plant and equipment efficiently to meet production targets and operational goals.
• Performing routine clean-up duties to ensure plant equipment is safe and properly maintained.
• Ensuring that hazards and sources of loss are identified, evaluated, controlled, reported, and corrected.
• Maintaining accurate records, including shift logs, reports, and daily variances.
• Adhering to site standards and procedures while actively participating in safety initiatives.

About You

Our ideal candidate will have a background as a process operator in mineral processing plants.

Other key skills, experience, and qualifications:

• Exposure to crushing, grinding, flotation, and dewatering circuits.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word and Outlook).
• Current C-class manual driver's licence.

About 29Metals and Golden Grove

29Metals is an ASX-listed mining company producing copper and other base and precious metals critical to the global energy transition. Headquartered in Melbourne, we operate two long-life assets: Golden Grove in Western Australia and Capricorn Copper in Queensland, with support offices in Perth and Brisbane.

Golden Grove is a high-grade underground mining operation producing copper, zinc, and precious metals. With a mine life exceeding 10 years, it has strong potential for further extension. The site is currently undergoing an expansion, including the development of a new mine, the extension of existing operations, and major infrastructure upgrades.

Candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment testing, including medical, respiratory mask fit testing, drug and alcohol screening, national police clearance, reference checks, and qualifications / licences checks.