Senior Mineral Processing Engineer - Relocation & Growth

Placements24; Newlands; On-site; AUD 121,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Performance-based incentives

Retirement savings plan

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior Mineral Processing Engineer to join the on-site team in Queenstown. You will oversee processing circuits, optimize comminution, flotation, leaching, and separation, and drive continuous improvement to maximize recovery and efficiency.

The role requires a strong background in chemical/physical processes for mineral extraction, with 8+ years in processing operations and experience with METSIM or JKsimMet.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of mineral processing operations experience with base metals, precious metals, or industrial minerals.
• Experience in process design, operation, and troubleshooting of mineral processing unit operations.
• Proficiency with METSIM or JKsimMet for process simulation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation and performance of mineral processing plants to meet targets and specs.
• Troubleshoot process upsets, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct process audits and drive efficiency, cost savings, and yield improvements.
• Lead or contribute to process design changes and capital projects for upgrades.
• Develop and maintain process simulation models to optimize plant performance.
• Ensure safety, health, and environmental regulations are followed on-site.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Tools

METSIM

JKsimMet

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior Mineral Processing Engineer to join the on-site team in Queenstown. You will oversee processing circuits, optimize comminution, flotation, leaching, and separation, and drive continuous improvement to maximize recovery and efficiency.

The role requires a strong background in chemical/physical processes for mineral extraction, with 8+ years in processing operations and experience with METSIM or JKsimMet.