Plant Metallurgist

2 weeks ago

Perth, Australia Design & Build Recruitment Full time

3 month contract with the possibility of permanency
- Re-commissioning and ramp-up of a major Nickel Plant Operation
- FIFO ex Perth - 15/13 roster with travel on company time

Are you a skilled Metallurgist with experience in wet plant operations? Are you seeking an exciting opportunity to contribute to the re-commissioning and ramp-up of a major Nickel Plant Operation? If so, we have a rewarding role for you

**The Role**:
We are currently seeking a Plant Metallurgist to join our client's team for an initial 3 month project with the possibility of permanency. As a Plant Metallurgist, you will play a key role in ensuring the day-to-day plant performance meets production KPIs and maintains the integrity of metallurgical accounting. This position offers a 15/13 FIFO ex Perth roster with travel on company time.

The Nickel Plant produces a bulk Nickel Concentrate via single-stage crushing, closed circuit SAG Mill, flash and non-sequential flotation, thickening and press filtration dewatering.

Your responsibilities as the Plant Metallurgist will include:

- Daily metallurgical accounting and production dashboard reporting to management.
- Planning and execution of ROM Feed Blend for the Crushing and Mill plants.
- Liaising with the Geology and Mining department for feed plans and off-spec feed quality management.
- Coordinating production targets with the O&M team to meet shipment requirements.
- Liaising with the laboratory for sample priority, quality checks, and additional assay requests.
- Conducting test works for production investigation and providing analysis and recommendations to management.
- Assisting in plant gauge and instrument calibration as needed.
- Providing knowledge-based training to the operations team and performing in plant operation roles as needed.
- Performing metallurgical mass and water balance, process assessment, equipment calculations, and cost estimations.
- Providing plant data to the Project Engineer for optimization works and projects.

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**About You**:

- Tertiary qualification in Metallurgy and/or Process/Chemical Engineering with at least three (3) years of experience in wet plant operations.
- Experience in flotation operation, specifically Nickel sulphide mines, is highly desirable.
- Highly knowledgeable in Metallurgical Accounting, Statistical Analysis, Test work interpretations, and wet plant operation principles. Geomet experience in base metal mineralogy and studies is desirable.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Able to work effectively and efficiently within set timelines.
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- Design & Build specialises in recruitment for Engineering industries on a regional and national basis. Our first engineering desk was started in 2012, and since then we have worked with a range of multinational and local specialist engineering firms all over Australia. Our clients include Tier 1 engineering companies, through to mid-tier civil construction and architecture and design companies._

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