Process Technician

Norton Gold Fields Pty Ltd; City Of Kalgoorlie-Boulder; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residential allowance

Site allowance

Private health cover

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Norton Gold Fields Pty Ltd is seeking a Process Technician to efficiently operate the processing plant from the crusher through to tails facilities, while maintaining safety and housekeeping standards. The role involves monitoring equipment, reporting issues and working as part of the processing crew across shifts.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of plant operator experience, a current WA C/HR licence, and strong communication skills for radio-based operations.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years plant operator experience essential.
• Knowledge of gold processing.
• Current unencumbered WA C/HR Drivers Licence.
• Mature team player with good communication skills.
• Able to communicate using two-way radio.
• Strong interpersonal and literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate all sections of the Processing Plant safely and efficiently.
• Monitor equipment performance and report issues to maximise plant utilisation.
• Maintain housekeeping and daily inspections of the plant.
• Identify and manage risks to the processing plant.
• Coordinate handovers with Shift Supervisor and cross shift crew.
• Maintain service logs and accurate records.

Skills

Gold processing knowledge

2–5 years plant operator experience

C/HR WA Drivers Licence

Team player with good communication

Radio communication

Interpersonal skills

Clear written/verbal English

Pronto experience

MS Office basic

Tools

Pronto

Job description

ROSTER:

7:7 (day shift & night shift)

REMUNERATION:

Kalgoorlie/Boulder (Residential Role Only)

• Competitive Salary Package
• Attractive Performance Bonus
• Generous Residential Allowance and Site Allowance
• Private Health Cover and Insurance Allowance
• Gym Membership Discount and Other Benefits

About The Role

The Process Technician will need to efficiently & effectively operate all functional sections of the Processing Plant in a safe manner while continuously improving work practices to achieve production targets. The Process Technicians are required to maintain high levels of plant housekeeping, monitoring equipment performance and reporting issues and defects such that overall plant utilisation is maximised. The Process Technician works cohesively as a valuable team member of the processing crew. They will interact with cross shift teams, maintenance, metallurgical and management personnel.

DUTIES

• Safe and efficient operation of all areas from the crusher to the tails facilities.
• Trouble-shooting all mill/ leach/ CIP/ water services and elution processes.
• Sampling and daily inspection of the plant as required.
• Identifying and managing risks to the processing plant.
• Monitoring of the Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and keeping up to date on administrative responsibilities such as maintaining service logs and internal service records in a timely manner.
• Initiate and participate in equipment handovers with Shift Supervisor and cross shift with other crew members.
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping.
• Inspect and maintain work area daily.

Role Requirements

• Current unrestricted “C” Class WA Manual Drivers Licence (Essential)
• Satisfactory NPC clearance (Essential)
• Valid work visa, permanent residency or Australian citizenship (Essential)
• Senior First Aid Certificate (Desirable)

Skills And Experience

• Knowledge of gold processing
• 2 to 5 years plant operator experience (Essential)
• Current unencumbered C/HR Western Australian Drivers Licence
• Mature team player with good communication skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively using the 2 way radio.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• Able to speak, read and write legible.
• English at an Australian Secondary School standard.
• Previous Pronto (or similar) experience (desirable)
• Basic skills Microsoft Office Suite (desirable)

Benefits

• Remuneration:
  • Salary
  • Performance Bonus
  • Residential Allowance and Site Allowance
  • Insurance and Private Health Cover
  • Other Benefits
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs including:
  • Discounted gym membership
  • EAP support
  • Family friendly roster

EMPLOYER QUESTIONS

• Do you have a current Australian driver’s licence?
• Have you completed a qualification in process plant operations?
• Are you willing to relocate for this role?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years’ experience do you have as a Process Technician?
• What’s your expected annual base salary?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?