Senior Metallurgist

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

Senior Metallurgist – Smelter Support
Smelting & Refining- Technical Services
Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
Ref. No. 40771

An exciting opportunity to join the Smelter Metallurgy team, has arisen in the Smelting and Refining Technical Services department.

Mount Isa 

Mount Isa is a thriving city acting as a hub for regional business, transport, services and government in Northwest 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, including 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 

The core role of the Technical Services department is to provide technical support to the Smelter(s) to help them meet their business goals. As a member of the Production, Planning or Projects team, you will be responsible for helping to manage the plant performance, concentrate blending and logistics strategy, or improvement projects aimed at either metal recovery, operating costs, or environmental performance.  This position is a permanent residential role, on a standard 5/2/4/3 roster configuration.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Leading a group of Metallurgists in the delivery of technical support to the Smelter(s) in one of a variety of roles.
• Developing plans to achieve key business objectives.
• Developing and overseeing logistics, plant, or project trials to maximise the profitability of the Smelter(s).
• Documenting and communicating technical improvements in the Smelter(s).

• A degree in an Extractive Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering related discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in metallurgical industries (pyrometallurgy favourable).
• Understanding of smelting systems and processes and their inter-relationships.
• Experience in leading groups of 3-5 people.
• Ability to communicate effectively to a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite.