Metallurgy Superintendent

Gruyere Gold Mine, a Gold Fields and Gold Road Resources Joint Venture (50/50) is located in the Yamarna Greenstone Belt in Western Australia. Gruyere was commissioned in 2019 and is one of Australia's largest and lowest cost gold mining operations boasting a plant production of 300,000+ ounces per annum with an enviable production profile in excess of 10 years.

Role Details:

Reporting to the Manager: Processing, you will be responsible for leading a well-trained and well-functioning metallurgy team to enable the achievement of established metallurgical targets and deliverables.

As an employee at Gold Fields, we expect all levels of employees to act in a manner that seeks to align and enhance the values, safety culture and performance of Gold Fields with the purpose of creating enduring value beyond mining.

This role is offered on an 8 days on 6 days off, 4 days on 3 days off roster and is Fly in Fly out from Perth.

Benefits include:

• 6% Site Allowance & Private Health Insurance Allowance
• Short term bonus scheme
• Long term incentive plan
• Increased annual leave entitlements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long service leave pro rata after 5 years of continuous service
• Educational assistance

About the role:

• Lead and contribute to a high performing team, providing training & development for team;
• Set relevant detailed plans and ensure efficient sourcing of resources to ensure the execution of tasks within set timelines. Monitor and address deviations from set costs and budget;
• Oversee, assist, and contribute to the development of subordinates in conjunction with relevant superior;
• Conduct trend analysis to identify & address deviations from expected results and implement corrective and preventative actions;
• Ensure team's adherence to safety, health and envrionment requirements;
• Involvement in continuous improvement programmes and seek opportunities to enhance productivity, recoveries, and efficiencies to reduce operating costs;
• Implement, maintain, and continuously optimise systems, practices, methods, and procedures and ensure that area of operation is controlled by set operating procedures;
• Verify that tasks are executed in compliance with set codes on the treatment section of the plant, standards, and legal requirements to maintain highest standards. Inform on and address non-compliance and deviations;

About you:

• Tertiary qualification in Metallurgy or relevant discipline
• Prior operations and maintenance training &/or experience
• Extensive experience with operating treatment plants, preferably gold
• Proven experience leading a team
• Demonstrated knowledge of ICMI cyanide code is desirable
• Valid WA Driver's Licence

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We are committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce, and strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.