Process Operators New

Glencore International AG; Murrin Murrin; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

On-site gym facilities

Private health insurance allowance

Salary sacrifice options

Job summary

Murrin Murrin Operations, a Glencore site in Western Australia, invites applications from experienced Process Plant Operators. You will manage fixed-plant circuits across ore processing, HPAL, and ancillary systems, contributing to safe, reliable production.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on experience in continuous metallurgical plants, a valid HR licence, and a proactive approach to risk and safety. Join a leading nickel and cobalt operation with career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• A current and valid HR Drivers Licence (Advantageous).
• LF Licence & front-end Loader Experience (Advantageous).
• Previous experience operating in a continuous operating metallurgical plant.
• Sound knowledge of mechanical and chemical processes and chemical reagent hazards.
• Demonstrated familiarity with risk assessment tools and HSE procedures.
• Experience with systems and procedures used within a similar process industry.
• Familiar working with permit to work procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of fixed-plant circuits across ore crushing, milling, HPAL, thickening and related processes.
• Monitor and control plant operations to meet safety, production and quality targets.
• Adhere to HSE procedures and risk assessments in day-to-day activities.

Skills

HR Licence

Front-end Loader

Metallurgical plant

Process safety

Risk assessment tools

Job description

Murrin Murrin Operations has an opportunity for experienced Process Plant Operator’s seeking an even time roster, with career progression and professional growth opportunities.

Our complex and technically challenging process plant consists of three operating areas: Ore Leach, Refinery and Utilities. As a key member of our production Team you will be presented with professional development and real career progression opportunities.

Murrin Murrin Operations is Australia’s largest cobalt producer and a major world producer of nickel. Our Murrin Murrin site in WA’s northern Goldfields is an integrated nickel and cobalt mining and processing operation employing over 1,000 people. We are a diverse, dedicated and driven workforce, building a sustainable business today with a focus on tomorrow.

Murrin Murrin Operations is wholly owned by Glencore, one of the world’s largest globally diversified natural resources companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Glencore employs over 145,000 people operates around 150 operating mining and processing sites, oil production assets and agricultural facilities in over 35 countries.

The Role

The successful person will become a member our hardworking and committed team who are responsible for operating a variety of fixed-plant circuits, which will include a selection of the following technologies:

• Ore crushing, milling & screening
• High Pressure Acid Leaching (HPAL)
• Thickening, neutralisation & Briquetting
• Sulphide precipitation & leaching
• Solvent extraction & Hydrogen reduction
• Sulphuric acid & Process gas production
• Power supply (gas & steam turbines)

About You

This role would suit a motivated, focused and professional person, looking for a long-term career within a technically challenging and rewarding work environment. You will also have:

• A current and valid HR Drivers Licence (Advantageous)
• LF Licence & front-end Loader Experience (Advantageous)
• Previous experience operating in a continuous operating metallurgical plant
• Sound knowledge of mechanical and chemical processes and chemical reagent hazards
• Demonstrated familiarity with individual and team-based risk assessment tools and HSE procedures
• Experience with systems and procedures used within a similar process industry
• Familiar working with permit to work procedures

What We Offer

We offer a diverse range of roles across our multi pit mining operations through to our complex and technically challenging hydrometallurgical process plant.

• A permanent position working directly for Murrin Murrin Operations
• The opportunity to work for a progressive industry leader in nickel mining and processing
• A work environment that prides itself on high safety standards
• A range of health and lifestyle benefits including our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• An excellent team culture with recognition and reward programs
• The opportunity to take advantage of our impressive 100 kilometres of cycling and running tracks, premium on-site gym facilities with weekly fitness and sport programs
• An above industry standard superannuation contribution of 15%
• An attractive variable compensation program that creates a link between individual performance and company success
• A generous private health insurance allowance
• Well established on-the-job training opportunities and development programs to further your technical and leadership skills
• The ability to salary sacrifice flights, parking, super and novated leasing etc.