Senior Metallurgist Projects

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

• FIFO roster 8 days on and 6 days off
• Short travel times with an excellent village facilities
• Competitive salary + LTI and STI bonus + private health allowance

The Opportunity:

You'll work closely with a diverse team to contribute to operational excellence for our Processing department.

Reporting to the Processing Manager, you'll lead high-impact metallurgical projects—from ore test work to facility development and commissioning—driving performance improvements and future production capacity in line with Gold Fields standards and regulatory requirements.

Why You'll Love Working for Us

• Permanent role with a leading gold producer
• 6% site allowance
• Quarterly bonus up to 10% per annum, monthly private health insurance allowance
• 5 weeks annual leave, long service leave after 5 years, paid parental leave
• $10K employee referral bonus

What You'll Do

• 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, have the necessary tools to achieve these and that their activities are aligned with Company targets.
• Comply with all reporting requirements by ensuring that inspections and observation targets are met and documented, about ICMI cyanide code continuing compliance. Assist in the coordination and application of ICMI cyanide code compliance.

What You'll Bring

• A growth mindset, with strong communication, responsibility, and relationship-building skills.
• Tertiary qualifications in Metallurgy or related discipline
  • Senior Plant Metallurgist level is essential, with experience in Gold Processing Operations desirable including
  • Tertiary Crushing and Ball Mill comminution
  • Gravity & Leach CIP circuits
  • International Cyanide Management Code
• Knowledge of metallurgical test work procedures is essential
• Previous project management training and/or experience would be highly desirable

About Gold Fields

At Gold Fields, we believe great leadership is grounded in empathy, respect, and growth. Join Gold Fields and be part of a company where people, passion, and purpose come together to create enduring value - beyond mining.

Join an organisation endorsed by WORK180 for our commitment to creating an environment where inclusion and belonging matter, and you can build meaningful, long-term careers in mining, with fabulous mentors to guide you through from day one.

We recognise that everyone's circumstances are unique. We're always open to conversations about flexible working arrangements that can help you balance work, family, and life.