Senior Metallurgist – Project Leader, Gold Processing|FIFO

Gold Fields; Agnew (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% site allowance

Quarterly bonus up to 10% per annum

Private health insurance allowance

5 weeks annual leave

Long service leave after 5 years

Paid parental leave

$10K employee referral bonus

Job summary

Gold Fields is seeking a Senior Plant Metallurgist to lead metallurgical projects in its Processing department in California. Reporting to the Processing Manager, you will drive performance improvements and future production capacity in line with Gold Fields standards and regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes advancing processing objectives, growing a capable team, and ensuring compliance with ICMI cyanide code and corporate targets.

Qualifications

• Growth mindset with strong communication, responsibility and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of metallurgical test work procedures is essential.
• Project management training or experience would be highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Advance the Processing Department future and current objectives through effective planning, management and monitoring of project activities whilst maintaining statutory compliance.
• Unlock asset performance through new processes and technology, while growing a highly capable, future-ready team.
• Manage the activities of business partners in a cost effective and efficient manner, ensuring that they are aware of performance targets and have the necessary tools to achieve them.
• Comply with all reporting requirements by ensuring that inspections and observation targets are met and documented, including ICMI cyanide code compliance.

Skills

Growth mindset

Strong communication

Responsibility

Relationship-building

Knowledge of metallurgical test work

Project management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Metallurgy or related discipline

Job description

Gold Fields is seeking a Senior Plant Metallurgist to lead metallurgical projects in its Processing department in California. Reporting to the Processing Manager, you will drive performance improvements and future production capacity in line with Gold Fields standards and regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes advancing processing objectives, growing a capable team, and ensuring compliance with ICMI cyanide code and corporate targets.