Senior Metallurgist

About Us

Vault Minerals is a dynamic and cohesive company born from the recent merger of Red 5 Limited and Silverlake Resources, uniting our shared vision for the future. With our base in Australia, Vault Minerals is now strategically positioned to unlock greater value, expand our operations, and execute our strategy of providing larger, longer-life, and lower-cost gold production.    

About KOTH:
King of the Hills (KOTH) is the flagship operation of Vault Minerals Limited and one of the largest gold mines in Australia. After a significant expansion, KOTH now features a 4.7 million tonne per annum (Mtpa) processing plant, providing a solid platform for long-term production growth. This dynamic operation combines open-pit and underground mining, with exciting exploration activities driving the future.  KOTH is located approximately 900 km northeast of Perth and 25 km north of Leonora, within the Goldfields Region of Western Australia.

Job Description:
Reporting to and working back to back with the Metallurgy Superintendent, you will provide technical support and leadership to the Processing team, ensuring ore recovery is maximised at all stages of Processing. You will champion safe, efficient and cost-effective ore production, guiding the Metallurgy team and Process Operators to achieve optimal production and exceed targets.

This role will be offered on a FIFO 8/6 Roster based at our King of the Hills Operation.

Point of hire: PERTH, WA

Key responsibilities will include;

• Coach and mentor Metallurgists to ensure production and metallurgical targets are met
• Oversee the day-to-day technical results to ensure production targets are being met
• Train and collaborate with the operations team to optimise equipment performance
• Ensure budgeted outputs are met or exceeded
• Seek out opportunities for continuous improvement
• Test, review and assess new technologies
• Oversee the laboratory’s output and error rate, reporting variances and improving workflows
• Manage the implementation and roll out of improvement projects
• Effective metallurgical data management and analysis
• Coordinate with Mining and Geology departments for impacts on plant performance of new ore sources
• Demonstrate safety leadership and accountability in the Plant.
  
  About you;

You are a talented, highly motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced team environment and is an innovative problem solver. You have a passion for Metallurgy and enjoy passing your knowledge onto others, while striving for continuous improvement and best practice in everything you do.

Key factors to your success;

• Formal qualification in Metallurgy or related science
• Demonstrated experience in a Plant Metallurgist position
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Fixed gauge radiation license
• Strong understanding of laboratory processes
• Demonstrated experience in gold plant processing including crushing, grinding, gravity separation/cyanide leaching and dewatering (thickening)
• High level of ability in Microsoft products and use of SCADA systems
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Well developed understanding of Metallurgical accounting
• WA "C" class driver's license; and
• Understanding of the Mines Safety and Inspection Act and Regulations.

With an exciting future ahead, Vault Minerals is an excellent choice for anyone seeking a rewarding career in the mining industry. We value collaboration, integrity, and innovation. We are looking for passionate individuals to join our team and contribute to our vision of building a strong future in the resource sector.

How to register your interest:

Please apply via the link with your resume and cover letter, demonstrating your experience and its relation to the criteria above.

To learn more about Vault Minerals visit our website: https://www.vaultminerals.com/

Vault Minerals' prefers to hire directly in the first instance. Should support be required, we will approach our preferred supplier recruiters in the first instance