Reagent Operations Specialist - Safe, Precise Plant Dosing

Heritage Minerals Pty; Mount Morgan; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Minerals Pty is seeking a Reagent Operator for our processing plant in Queensland. You will safely handle, dose and monitor reagents to support metallurgical targets and environmental compliance while upholding strict safety standards.

Responsibilities include managing reagent storage, dosing accuracy, and contributing to plant performance across leach, CIL and related circuits. You will work with operations and maintenance teams to maintain process discipline and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience handling and dosing reagents in a metalliferous mineral processing environment.
• Strong understanding of chemical hazards, safety protocols and environmental compliance.
• Forklift, Telehandler, Dangerous Goods, Working at Heights, Confined Space
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to follow detailed operating instructions and maintain process discipline.
• Certificate III or IV in Process Plant Operations or related qualification.
• Experience with cyanide, gold processing reagents or metallurgical process support.
• Experience in commissioning, ramp-up or optimisation projects.

Responsibilities

• Handle, store and dose reagents safely and in accordance with Heritage Minerals’ HSE systems, site procedures and statutory requirements.
• Follow chemical handling protocols for cyanide, caustic, acids, flocculants and other process chemicals.
• Report, contain and respond to spills, leaks, or abnormal safety checks in reagent storage and dosing areas.
• Report, contain and respond to spills, leaks or abnormal chemical conditions.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards and ensure chemical storage and handling areas are compliant with site requirements.
• Own and care for the workplace.
• Accurately measure, prepare, and dose reagents according to metallurgical targets and operating procedures.
• Monitor reagent consumption, tank levels and flow rate to maintain optimal circuit performance.
• Inspect and maintain reagent storage tanks, dosing pumps, piping and associated equipment.
• Assist operators and control room personnel to maintain stable process conditions in leach, CIL, elution and other circuits.
• Participate in reagent stock management, delivers and inventory tracking.
• Maintain accurate records of reagent additions, adjustments and incidents.
• Communicate operational issues, reagent shortages or dosing deviations to the Control Room Operator or Shift Supervisor.
• Participate in effective shift handovers, providing clear information on reagent systems and plant status.
• Identify equipment faults and assist maintenance teams with isolations, inspections and repairs.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives including reagent usage optimisation and process support trials.
• Contribute to the development and review of SOPs, safe work procedures and training materials.

Skills

Experience handling reagents

Chemical hazards & safety

Communication

Attention to detail

Cyanide/Gold reagents knowledge

Commissioning/ ramp-up

Education

Certificate III/IV in Process Plant Operations

Tools

Forklift

Telehandler

Dangerous Goods

Working at Heights

Confined Space

Job description

Heritage Minerals Pty is seeking a Reagent Operator for our processing plant in Queensland. You will safely handle, dose and monitor reagents to support metallurgical targets and environmental compliance while upholding strict safety standards.

Responsibilities include managing reagent storage, dosing accuracy, and contributing to plant performance across leach, CIL and related circuits. You will work with operations and maintenance teams to maintain process discipline and continuous improvement.