Process Plant Manager

Boab Metals Limited; Kununurra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Boab Metals Limited is progressing the Sorby Hills Project near Kununurra, Western Australia. We are seeking an experienced Process Manager to lead the development, commissioning and operation of the Sorby Hills Lead-Silver concentrator during construction and into steady-state production, on a 2 weeks on / 1 week off roster.

Reporting to the Senior Site Executive, you will oversee safe, efficient operation from ROM to port, drive performance improvements, manage budgets and mentor a

Qualifications

• Degree in Metallurgy, Minerals Processing, Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Extensive mineral processing operations experience, especially flotation.
• Strong leadership in multidisciplinary teams and budgets.
• Experience with base metals processing, preferably lead/zinc.
• Experience with commissioning, operational readiness or greenfield projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe, efficient and commercially effective operation of the Sorby Hills Processing Plant from ROM feed to concentrate shipment and port logistics.
• Deliver production, recovery, concentrate quality and cost targets through leadership and plant optimisation.
• Drive continuous improvement to maximise plant performance, reliability and value.
• Build cross-functional collaboration across processing, mining, maintenance, labs, logistics and commercial teams.
• Lead commissioning, readiness and ramp-up activities to support transition to operations.
• Develop and implement operating procedures, metallurgical standards and best‑practice work systems.
• Foster safety culture and compliance with statutory and company requirements.
• Lead risk management and controls for safe, sustainable operations.
• Manage budgets, cost performance and resource planning; monitor performance indicators.
• Build and mentor a high‑performing processing team and drive accountability.

Skills

Process leadership

Flotation circuits

Metallurgy

Ore processing

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Team leadership

Operational readiness

Education

Metallurgy / Minerals Processing degree

Job description

Boab Metals Limited is progressing the development of the Sorby Hills Project, located 50 km northeast of Kununurra in the East Kimberley. Sorby Hills is Australia’s largest undeveloped near-surface lead–silver deposit, supported by granted mining leases, EPA approval, and proximity to established infrastructure, including Wyndham Port only 150 km away.

With permitting and infrastructure already in place, Sorby Hills is uniquely positioned for fast-track production. Alongside Sorby Hills, Boab is actively exploring its 100%-owned Manbarrum and Eight Mile Creek prospects, strengthening our growth pipeline across the region.

About the position:

Boab Metals Limited is seeking an experienced and driven Process Manager to play a pivotal leadership role in the development, commissioning, and operation of the Sorby Hills Lead-Silver Project, located near Kununurra in the East Kimberley region of Western Australia working 2 weeks on, 1 week off roster pattern.

This is a unique opportunity to join the project during the construction phase and lead the development of the concentrator operating team, systems, and performance culture, before taking ownership of process operations through commissioning and into steady‑state production.

Reporting to the Senior Site Executive, the Process Manager will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of the Sorby Hills Pb-Ag flotation concentrator. You will provide leadership across process operations from the ROM pad through to product shipment at port, ensuring operational excellence, team development, and achievement of production and cost targets.

Key roles and responsibilities include:

• · Lead with full accountability for the safe, efficient and commercially effective operation of the Sorby Hills Processing Plant from ROM feed through to concentrate shipment and port logistics.
• · Deliver production, recovery, concentrate quality and cost targets through effective operational leadership and plant optimisation.
• · Drive continuous improvement initiatives to maximise plant performance, reliability and business value.
• · Build strong cross-functional collaboration between processing, mining, maintenance, laboratory, logistics and commercial teams.
• · Lead commissioning, operational readiness and ramp‑up activities to support a successful transition to operations.
• · Develop and implement operational strategies, metallurgical standards, operating procedures and best‑practice work systems.
• · Foster a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all statutory, environmental and company requirements.
• · Lead risk management processes and maintain effective controls to support safe and sustainable operations.
• · Manage departmental budgets, cost performance and resource planning to achieve operational and financial objectives.
• · Monitor, analyse and report key operational, metallurgical, safety and financial performance indicators.
• · Build, mentor and develop a high‑performing processing team, creating a culture of accountability, engagement and continuous improvement.
• · Lead workforce planning, talent development and succession planning across the processing function.
• · Provide processing and metallurgical input into mine planning, project development and long‑term operational strategy.
• · Identify and implement opportunities to improve recovery, throughput, concentrate quality and overall plant performance.
• · Assess and support capital projects, plant upgrades and new technologies that enhance operational outcomes.
• · Provide technical leadership across flotation processing, including lead‑silver sulphide and oxidised ore treatment where applicable.

Skills and Experience:

• · Degree qualification in Metallurgy, Minerals Processing, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline, or significant processing plant operational leadership experience.
• · Extensive experience with minimum 15 years of experience in mineral processing operations with strong exposure to flotation circuits.
• · Previous experience in a Process Manager, Processing Superintendent or senior metallurgical leadership role.
• · Strong base metals processing experience, preferably lead, zinc, copper or polymetallic flotation operations.
• · Experience with oxidised ore flotation and sulphidisation processes will be highly regarded.
• · Demonstrated commissioning, operational readiness or greenfield project experience.
• · Proven success leading multidisciplinary teams and managing departmental budgets.
• · Strong stakeholder management, communication and coaching skills.

What We Offer:

• · Rare opportunity to help establish and shape a new mining operation from development through to production.
• · Key leadership role with significant influence.
• · Opportunity to build and lead a high‑performing team.
• · Direct exposure to executive leadership and strategic business decision‑making.
• · Competitive remuneration package and long‑term career growth opportunities.
• · Collaborative, agile and values‑driven culture where your contribution will have a genuine impact.

Contact

For more information about the opportunity, contact ••••@boabmetals.com or visit www.boabmetals.com for more information about the Sorby Hills project.