Project Metallurgist – Comminution & Optimization (Perth)

Lycopodium; Perth; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Orway Mineral Consultants (OMC) in Perth is seeking an experienced Project Metallurgist to join our team. Reporting to the Principal Metallurgist, you will design and manage test programs, model crushing and grinding circuits, select optimal configurations, and support operations with data-driven insights.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of processing plant experience, exposure to comminution, and strong skills in data visualisation and programming.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Extractive Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering.
• Minerals Processing Experience.
• 2-5 years processing plant experience with focus on optimisation and continuous improvement.
• Exposure to comminution (design, commissioning and/or operations).
• SAG Milling or HPGR experience.
• Gold, battery minerals and/or flotation plant experience.
• High level computer skills.
• Statistical data analysis skills advantageous.
• Experience with data visualisation software (PowerBI, Grafana, Tableau) and programming skills (Excel VBA, SQL, Java) advantageous.
• High attention to detail and problem-solving skill.
• Proven time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to operate effectively within a small team of professionals.
• High proficiency English written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Designing and managing test work programs and interpreting data in its geological context.
• Preparing models of crushing and grinding circuits using power-based and commercial modelling tools.
• Selecting optimal comminution configuration and deriving equipment sizes and specs.
• Assessing power efficiency and proposing circuit improvements.
• Maintaining comminution and plant survey databases.
• Analysing operating data and guiding operations.
• Facilitating comminution surveys and simulating improvements.
• Using MillROC for online mass balances and real-time modelling, dashboards, trends and visualisations.
• Commissioning and post-commissioning client support as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Extractive Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering

Tools

PowerBI

Grafana

Tableau

Excel VBA

SQL

Java

Job description

Orway Mineral Consultants (OMC) in Perth is seeking an experienced Project Metallurgist to join our team. Reporting to the Principal Metallurgist, you will design and manage test programs, model crushing and grinding circuits, select optimal configurations, and support operations with data-driven insights.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of processing plant experience, exposure to comminution, and strong skills in data visualisation and programming.