Nickel Plant Operations Specialist

4 days ago


Perth, Western Australia Glencore Full time

Our company Glencore offers a rewarding career opportunity for a motivated and professional Nickel Plant Operations Specialist. In this permanent position, you will become a member of our hardworking and committed team responsible for operating a variety of fixed-plant circuits.

About the Role

This challenging role involves working with a selection of technologies including:

  • Ore crushing, milling & screening
  • High Pressure Acid Leaching (HPAL)
  • Thickening, neutralisation & Briquetting
  • Sulphide precipitation & leaching
  • Solvent extraction & Hydrogen reduction
  • Sulphuric acid & Process gas production
  • Power supply (gas & steam turbines)
  • Water treatment processes including tailings dam management

We are looking for someone with:

  • A current manual Drivers Licence;
  • LF Licence & Front End Loader Experience; (Advantageous)
  • Previous experience operating in a continuous operating metallurgical plant
  • Sound knowledge of mechanical and chemical processes and chemical reagent hazards
  • Demonstrated familiarity with individual and team based risk assessment tools and HSE procedures
  • Experience with systems and procedures used within a similar process industry
  • Familiar working with permit to work procedures
What We Offer

In return for your expertise, we offer:

  • A permanent position working directly for Minara Resources, part of the Glencore group
  • The opportunity to work for a progressive industry leader in nickel mining and processing
  • A work environment that prides itself on high safety standards
  • A range of health and lifestyle benefits including our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • An excellent team culture with recognition and reward programs
  • The opportunity to take advantage of our impressive 100 kilometres of cycling and running tracks, premium on-site gym facilities with weekly fitness and sport programs
  • An above industry standard superannuation contribution of 14.5%
  • An attractive variable compensation program that creates a link between individual performance and company success
  • A generous private health insurance allowance
  • Well established on-the-job training opportunities and development programs to further your technical and leadership skills
  • The ability to salary sacrifice flights, parking, super and novated leasing etc

We estimate the salary for this role to be around $80,000 - $110,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.



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