Senior Process Supervisor

Capricorn Metals Ltd; Newman; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-life project

8:6 roster

DIDO/FIFO

Gym and recreation facilities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Capricorn Metals Ltd is seeking a Senior Process Supervisor for the Karlawinda Gold Project in Western Australia. The role is permanent full-time and reports to the Process Superintendent, focusing on safe, efficient plant performance and ongoing workforce development.

You will lead the Processing team, drive improvements in gold recovery and throughput, and collaborate with site leadership on budgets, forecasts and processing plans while maintaining strong safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in mineral processing, with at least 4 years in a CIL/CIP gold processing plant.
• Statutory Supervisors Certificate (S26) is required.
• Proven history of leading plant operations and processing teams (3+ years) with strong leadership and communication.
• Desirable exposure to plant commissioning.
• Strong track record in improving production performance, plant utilisation, recovery and cost.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and support the Plant Operations team while promoting clear communication across processing, gold room, maintenance and metallurgy.
• Ensure the processing plant operates safely and efficiently to achieve recovery, throughput and utilisation targets.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve plant performance and costs.
• Support planning, including budgets and forecasts, and monitor costs.
• Maintain ROM stocks and coordinate crushing blending requirements.
• Lead safety initiatives and report on team performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Mining – Processing (Mining, Resources & Energy)

Full time

Capricorn Metals Ltd,a rapidly growing ASX-listed gold company,offers an exciting opportunity to join a thriving organisation that values its people. Capricorn operates across two distinct project regions in Western Australia: the Karlawinda Gold Projectin the Pilbara region and theMt Gibson Gold Project, currently under development in the Mid-West.

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Process Supervisorto join our team at the Karlawinda Gold Projecton a permanent full-time basis. Reporting to the Process Superintendent, you will play a pivotal role in the processing operation, helping to drive plant performance while maintaining the highest standards of safety, operational efficiency, and workforce development.

This role is ideal for a hands‑on leader who is committed to fostering a strong safety culture, delivering quality outcomes, and supporting the ongoing training and development of the processing team. Working collaboratively with site leadership, you will help ensure the continued success and reliability of the plant.

Roles and Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead, mentor and support the Plant Operations team while promoting strong communication across Processing, Gold Room, Maintenance, Metallurgy and ROM.
• Ensure the processing plant operates safely and efficiently to achieve gold recovery, throughput and utilisation targets.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve plant performance, efficiency and production outcomes.
• Support operational planning, including budgets, forecasts and processing plans, while monitoring costs.
• Maintain ROM stocks and coordinate crushing blending requirements.
• Lead safety initiatives, fulfil statutory supervisor duties and ensure clear reporting and performance management across the team.

Qualifications & Experience

• A minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience within a mineral processing environment with a minimum of 4 years’ experience at CIL/CIP gold processing plant.
• Must Have Statutory Supervisors Certificate (S26)
• Demonstrated experience leading plant operations and processing teams (3+ years). With excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exposure to plant commissioning (desirable).
• Strong experience in improving production performance, plant utilisation, recovery and cost outcomes.
• Well Developed written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear and concise production reports.
• Proven collaborative working with own teams and interrelated teams.
• Above-average competency across spreadsheet, presentation, word-processing and database applications.

Discover the perks of working at Capricorn

• Exciting long-life project with a great working environment.
• Permanent 8:6 Roster, with DIDO available for locally based employees or FIFO ex-Perth directly to site.
• Fully equipped gymnasium, multi-sport court and other recreational spaces.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including free and confidential counselling and wellbeing services.
• Opportunity to contribute to the development of a growing Western Australian gold operation.

Capricorn Metals Ltd promotes an inclusive and diverse culture. As part of the recruitment process, the successful candidate must complete our pre-employment requirements, which include a medical, drug and alcohol screen, reference checks, and right-to-work checks.