Process Technician (Multiple Roles Available)

Victory Minerals; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Victory Minerals Pty Ltd in Ballarat invites applications for Process Technicians to operate a range of mineral processing circuits and support the mine's processing plant.

This hands-on role emphasizes safety, communication, and integrity, with 12-hour shifts on a 7:7 roster; the role offers exposure to crushing, screening, gravity, flotation, leaching, Tailings and related plant systems.

Qualifications

• Strong focus on safety.
• Australian drivers licence (manual).
• Residency within 30 minutes of Ballarat.

Responsibilities

• Operate the plant and optimise plant performance within established operating parameters.
• Report faults or problems to maintenance and assist with maintenance activities.
• Undertake first level maintenance on equipment.
• Record all operating data and log relevant information.
• Undertake sampling and interpret assay results to optimize plant performance.
• Assist the plant metallurgist to test and improve plant performance.
• Troubleshoot to identify production issues.
• Operate Loader, Telehandler, EWP and Forklift within competencies.

Skills

Safety focus

Equipment operation

Troubleshooting

Tools

Loader

Forklift

EWP

Telehandler

Crane

Job description

Process Technician (Multiple Roles Available)

Victory Minerals Pty Ltd is a leading gold explorer and producer based in Victoria’s gold belt. We operate a high-grade underground gold mine and surface processing plant in Ballarat that has been consistently producing 30,000 to 40,000 ounces of gold annually since 2005. As our company continues to grow and evolve, we’re looking for talented individuals to contribute to our ongoing success.

Role:

We have an opportunity for Process Technicians to join our team, based in Ballarat.

Roster is a 7:7 (7-day shifts, 7 off, 7-night shifts, 7 off). The shift duration is 12 hours.

This is a hands-on position, with an emphasis on safety, good communication and an opportunity to operate a range of mineral extraction processes including Crushing, Screening, Gravity, Flotation, Gold Leaching, Tailings, Water Circuit and Reagent Mixing.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Operate the plant and optimise plant performance within established operating parameters.

Report any faults or problems to the maintenance team and assist with maintenance activities as required.

Undertake first level maintenance on equipment.

Properly record all operating data and log relevant information.

Undertake sampling and interpret assay results to optimise plant performance.

Assist the plant metallurgist to test, trial and improve plant performance.

Perform troubleshooting to help identify and resolve production issues.

Operate Loader, Telehandler, EWP and Forklift in accordance with achieved competencies.

Qualifications and Experience:

Mandatory:

Strong focus on safety

Australian Drivers licence(manual)

Reside within a 30 min proximity to Ballarat

Highly Desirable:

Experience in mineral processing plants or crushing & screening circuits

Applicants with experience in other heavy industries are also encouraged to apply

Mechanical Trade background

Equipment competencies/tickets – loader, forklift, EWP, telehandler, crane, etc.

This is a rare opportunity to combine a rewarding and challenging role, exceptional lifestyle offerings, all in a diversified-focused mining business. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are proud to reflect the diversities of the communities in which we live and work, and we are an Equal Opportunity employer.