Process Technician

Westgold Personnel Pty Ltd; Kambalda West; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time position

Performance-based bonus

Health and wellbeing allowance

Health insurance discount

Family and medical leave policies (IVF

Job summary

Westgold Resources is seeking capable process plant operators for our Higginsville Operation in Kambalda, WA. This full-time, permanent role operates milling, CIL, crushing and the elution circuit, includes control room duties, on an 8/6–7/7 roster with FIFO, DIDO or residential options across Norseman, Kambalda, Kalgoorlie, Esperance, Meekatharra and Cue.

We value safe work, a WA C class licence, and experience in a gold processing plant with Sag/Ball Mill operations.

Qualifications

• Current WA C Class Manual Driver’s licence required.
• Experience working in a gold processing plant.
• Experience with Sag/Ball Mill operations.
• Proactive safety mindset and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate processing plant equipment including Milling, CIL, Crushing and Elution circuits.
• Run control rooms and tailings storage facilities as required.
• Operate forklift, EWP, and skid-steer safely and efficiently.
• Identify equipment needing preventative maintenance or repairs.
• Collaborate with contractors and stakeholders to optimise output.

Skills

C Class WA licence

Gold processing experience

Sag/Ball Mill operations

SCADA (CITECT) knowledge

Manual handling

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Working at heights

Confined Space ticket

Gas Testing ticket

Tools

SCADA/CITECT

Job description

Westgold Resources is shaping the future of gold mining in Western Australia. We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team who shares our vision of building a sustainable and profitable major Australian gold business.

THE WESTGOLD OFFER

Full-time, permanent positions based at our Higginsville Operation in Kambalda. Remuneration includes base salary + site allowance + wellbeing allowance + up to 15% STI bonus + Superannuation. 8:6–7:7 – 8 days on, 6 days off, 7 nights on, 7 days off, flying Tuesday to Tuesday. Flexible employment options including FIFO, DIDO, and residential opportunities in Norseman, Kambalda, Kalgoorlie, Esperance, Meekatharra & Cue – choose what works best for you! Modern, well-equipped camps featuring ensuite rooms, sports courts, and fully equipped gyms to keep you comfortable and active while away from home. A growing company that’s supports employee’s development.

THE ROLE

• Operate of all processing plant equipment relating to: Milling, CIL, Crushing & the Elution circuit as well as the control room and tailings storage facilities
• Operate the forklift, EWP, and skid-steer in a safe and correct manner
• Operate process control systems using CITECT
• Identify and diagnose items of the plant that require preventative maintenance or repair
• Identify and act on ways of improving output or efficiency of the plant
• Liaise with Contractors and Stakeholders as required

WHAT DO I NEED

• Current “C” Class Manual Western Australian driver’s licence
• Experience working within a gold processing plant
• Experience with Sag/Ball Mill Operations
• Physically fit and able to perform manual tasks
• Experience in process control and SCADA systems (CITECT) (desirable)
• Confined Space Ticket (desirable)
• Gas Testing Ticket (desirable)
• Working at Heights Ticket (desirable)
• Forklift Licence (desirable)
• Desire to maintain a proactive safe working environment

The Westgold Offer:

• A permanent full-time position at a successful gold producer
• Performance based bonus
• Group salary continuous insurance
• A health and wellness allowance
• Health insurance discount
• A range of Family and Medical leave policies that includes IVF, surrogacy and adoption.
• Referral Bonus - bring your mates along!
• 5 years' pro rata long service leave
• Salary sacrifice options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that include free confidential counselling, wellbeing services that includes financial advice.

Westgold is driven by our core values of Show Respect, Choose Safety and Deliver Value. We believe that these values define our culture, behaviours and actions. We appreciate that not everybody will tick every box for their next dream role, but if you believe that you can bring the passion and drive to contribute to our operations and our values resonate with you.

Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria’s which includes medical and drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work checks and be able to provide a valid Australian national police clearance and an Australian driver’s licence (or be able to obtain).

Westgold is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone matters. We believe diversity is a strength and true diversity includes those from First Nations People, various cultures, age groups, Neurodiverse backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, diverse abilities and religions. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each person brings and that diverse teams leads to innovation and success. Our goal is to have safe and respectful environments where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves and we strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Westgold appreciates that standard recruitment processes are not accessible for everyone. If you believe you require additional support or accommodations, so you feel comfortable participating in our recruitment process for this or any of our roles, please feel free to email [e-mail]

Westgold reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. We will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.

At Westgold we offer more than a job, we offer you a career. Coming to work every day isn't just about getting the job done, it's about camaraderie, it's about feeling a sense of achievement and it's about fulfilling your role alongside your work mates. Our teams possess a wealth of knowledge and are willing to share their experiences. We welcome entry level candidates to our workforce in addition to highly experienced professionals looking to make their mark within a growing organisation. Diversity and inclusion for employees from all backgrounds is a high priority for us as we strive to be an ongoing employer of choice and are committed to upholding workplace equality. With the guidance of our Core Values, we believe in providing a safe and harmonious workplace that encourages thinking outside of the box and employee engagement that benefits both the business and the employee.