Metallurgist - Plant

• Opportunity to work for a high-caliber mining operation
• Mount Isa, QLD, Australia
• Competitive remuneration packages and benefits

Metallurgist - Plant
Smelting & Refining, Copper Smelter, Technical Services  
Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
Ref. No. 32675

Mount Isa Mines is currently seeking a professional Metallurgist - Plant to join the Smelting and Refining Technical Services team. This position is a fulltime, permanent residentially based position in Mount Isa.

 
Mount Isa

Mount Isa is a thriving city acting as a hub for regional business, transport, services and government in North West Queensland.  Mount Isa Mines attracts the best people from all over Australia and the world who are drawn to working for a high-calibre mining operation with the added benefit of a comfortable residential-based work arrangement.

We believe in the value of our people and our approach fosters the highest level of professionalism, ownership and entrepreneurial spirit in all our people while never compromising on their safety and well-being.  We offer excellent remuneration package and benefits above market superannuation, and significant professional development opportunities. Learn more about Mount Isa Mines at www.mountisamines.com.au

Our people return home every day and enjoy a thriving town of 23,000 people. You will always have something to do, go to restaurants, movies, join a gym and sporting activities, play golf, as well as fishing and camping and activities at the lake.

 
The Role

Reporting to the Senior Metallurgist you will be responsible for supporting the operational teams to achieve performance targets and for improving the capability of the copper smelter. You’ll also be responsible for implementing operational and metallurgical controls and for delivering improvement projects.  You will use your skills and creativity to identify appropriate solutions to technical opportunities and challenges, and work collaboratively with people within Operations, Maintenance, Refinery, and Concentrator teams. 

 
The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Analyse plant performance on a day-to-day basis and provide consistent technical direction to Production teams;
• Identify opportunities to improve performance of the Smelter;
• Develop and deliver operational improvements, and support Projects team in the definition and commissioning of capital projects;
• Create production plans and perform metal accounting functions

• Overriding commitment to safety and ability to perform in the role while behaving in line with Glencore values;
• Tertiary qualification in Metallurgy, Engineering or related field;
• Proficiency in using MS Office software;
• Smelting experience is favourable, but not necessary;
• Ability to work and influence Production and Maintenance teams