Process Technician

Newmont Australia; Shire Of Boddington; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentives

Camp meals

Health programs

Learning & leadership

Tech exposure

Career growth

Safety & inclusion

Job summary

Newmont's Boddington Gold Mine in Western Australia seeks a Process Technician to operate and optimise processing facilities, ensuring safe, reliable plant performance and cost-effective operations across crushing, grinding, flotation and recovery circuits.

Reporting to the Processing Supervisor, you will monitor equipment, troubleshoot plant upsets, participate in shutdowns, and work with control room and maintenance teams to meet production targets while upholding safety and environmental

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' processing experience in mining or a similar heavy industrial environment.
• Gold processing experience highly regarded.
• Control room experience will be highly regarded.
• Strong commitment to safety, environmental compliance and procedural discipline.
• Effective communication and teamwork with a 7 days on / 7 days off rotating day and night shift roster.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor and maintain processing plant equipment across crushing, grinding, flotation and recovery circuits.
• Identify, troubleshoot and respond to plant upsets and process variations to support safe and reliable production.
• Conduct routine inspections, sampling and housekeeping activities to maintain operational standards and compliance.
• Support shutdowns, start-ups, isolations and permit activities while maintaining a strong focus on safety.
• Collaborate with control room operators, maintenance teams and supervisors to achieve production, reliability and continuous improvement objectives.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Job description

About Newmont

Newmont produces metals the world needs - safely, responsibly and with care for people, communities and the environment. With a 100+ year history, we continue to shape the future of mining through innovation and strong operational performance. By joining our inclusive, world-class team, you can help shape the future of mining and make a meaningful difference.

Workplace Type

Onsite

About Newmont

Newmont produces metals the world needs - safely, responsibly and with care for people, communities and the environment. With a 100+ year history, we continue to shape the future of mining through innovation and strong operational performance. By joining our inclusive, world-class team, you can help shape the future of mining and make a meaningful difference.

Boddington is a flagship Newmont gold and copper operation in Western Australia, located about 130 kilometres south-east of Perth and 16 kilometres from the rural town of Boddington.

This large open-pit mine is among Australia’s biggest gold producers and in 2021 it became the world’s first gold mine to implement an Autonomous Haulage System (driverless haul trucks) – a pioneering step for safety and innovation.

As a drive-in, drive-out site, our people can live in the south-west region and enjoy a great work-life balance while working with leading technology. Boddington’s team culture is built on a safety-first mindset and continuous improvement. We operate responsibly and take pride in our community partnerships – including working closely with local Traditional Owners – as we create sustainable value in the region.

Your Impact

As a Process Technician at Boddington Gold Mine, you'll play a key role in the safe, reliable and efficient operation of our processing facilities. Leveraging your processing experience, you'll help optimise plant performance, support production targets and contribute to safe, sustainable and cost-effective operational outcomes across one of Australia's largest gold operations.

As Part Of Our Team, You Will

• Operate, monitor and maintain processing plant equipment across crushing, grinding, flotation and recovery circuits.
• Identify, troubleshoot and respond to plant upsets and process variations to support safe and reliable production.
• Conduct routine inspections, sampling and housekeeping activities to maintain operational standards and compliance.
• Support shutdowns, start-ups, isolations and permit activities while maintaining a strong focus on safety.
• Collaborate with control room operators, maintenance teams and supervisors to achieve production, reliability and continuous improvement objectives.

Prerequisites for Success in This Role

• Minimum of 5 years' processing experience within mining, mineral processing, metallurgy or a similar heavy industrial environment.
• Demonstrated operational knowledge of processing plant equipment and systems, with gold processing experience highly regarded.
• Control room experience will be highly regarded.
• Strong commitment to safety, environmental compliance and procedural discipline.
• Effective communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills, with the ability to work a 7 days on / 7 days off rotating day and night shift roster.

Your Work Environment

Reporting to the Processing Supervisor, you will be part of a collaborative Processing team working closely with Control Room Operators, Maintenance personnel and fellow Process Technicians to support safe, reliable and efficient plant operations. You will contribute to a team environment focused on operational excellence, continuous improvement and shared production outcomes.

Why Join Newmont

Boddington is one of the world's largest open-pit gold and copper operations and a leader in mining innovation, including the use of autonomous haulage technology. Working at Boddington means joining a high-performing team committed to safety, sustainability and continuous improvement.

Eligible Employees May Benefit From

• Competitive salary and annual performance incentive opportunities.
• Modern camp accommodation and meals for rostered employees.
• Access to health, wellbeing and employee assistance programs.
• Ongoing learning, technical development and leadership training opportunities.
• Exposure to industry-leading mining technologies and large-scale operations.
• Career opportunities across Newmont's Australian, Papua New Guinean and global operations.
• The opportunity to be part of a workplace where safety, inclusion and growth are at the centre of everything we do.

At Newmont, our people are our strength and we’re committed to a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace. If you’re passionate about doing work that matters, join Newmont and help shape the future of mining.

Learn more about our purpose and values: About Newmont

Hear from our people: Life at Newmont

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