Senior Metallurgist - Lead Plant Performance & Improvement

Broken Hill Operations; Broken Hill; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Relocation support

Job summary

Broken Hill Mines in Broken Hill, NSW seeks a Senior Metallurgist to join the Processing team. You will coordinate metallurgical activities, optimise plant performance and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic mining environment.

Reporting to the Processing Manager, you will support planning, accounting and test work, while mentoring laboratory staff and collaborating with external partners. This permanent full-time role offers a competitive salary and relocation support.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Metallurgy, Mineral Processing or related discipline.
• At least 4 years' experience in base metals mineral processing.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Current Australian Driver Licence or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support metallurgical activities across the processing plant.
• Focus on metallurgical performance, accounting, optimisation and continuous improvement.
• Review plant performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with daily/monthly metallurgical accounting.
• Develop and coordinate metallurgical test work.
• Examine metallurgical methods and equipment to optimise plant performance.
• Monitor reagent and consumable usage and costs.
• Contribute to monthly production forecasting and budgeting.
• Liaise with consultants, laboratories, government organisations and external stakeholders.
• Supervise, train and mentor laboratory and graduate personnel.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Time management

Hazard identification & risk

Health, safety & environment

Education

Tertiary qualification in Metallurgy, Mineral Processing or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Broken Hill Mines in Broken Hill, NSW seeks a Senior Metallurgist to join the Processing team. You will coordinate metallurgical activities, optimise plant performance and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic mining environment.

Reporting to the Processing Manager, you will support planning, accounting and test work, while mentoring laboratory staff and collaborating with external partners. This permanent full-time role offers a competitive salary and relocation support.