Metallurgical Technician

**Date**:27 May 2025

**Job Posting End Date**:
**Job Country**:Australia

**Job State/Province**:South Australia

**Job Location/Region**:Adelaide

**About the Role**:

- Carrapateena is a large-scale, world class modern mine operated by world class people. This exciting role is now available, and we want the very best of the best on deck to lead the team and collectively deliver exceptional results.

At Carrapateena, we believe our greatest asset is our people and we are working hard to provide a wonderful mix of age, cultural and geographical backgrounds to further enrich our inclusive workplace culture. We truly value your ideas and encourage you to champion innovation and collaboration, we are here to unlock your value and offer opportunities that supercharge your career to go beyond what is possible.

**Location**: Carrapateena, South Australia (60-minute flight from Adelaide / 30-minute flight from Port Augusta)
**Roster**: 8 days on; 6 days off
**Department**: Ore Processing
**Manager**: Lead Project Metallurgist
**Employment Type**: Permanent.

**Applications close**: 17 June 2025

**In The Role You Will**:

- Execute the operation of the metallurgical laboratory as directed by the Metallurgy Superintendent and Senior Project Metallurgist.
- Conduct routine testwork and sample preparation including monthly composite generation.
- Conduct diagnostic testwork to troubleshoot daily operational issues, as required from time to time.
- Conduct project testwork to support production improvement opportunities, as requested by the Project Metallurgist
- Assist in conducting plant surveys, preparation of survey samples, and reporting of survey data.
- Perform metallurgical data entry and produce interim reports on metallurgical testwork as required.
- Support in the accurate and timely reporting of metallurgical testwork
- Develop knowledge and expertise in Outotec OSA and PSI instruments
- Conduct calibration program of Outotec OSA and PSI Instruments
- Provide troubleshooting support to operations and maintenance on OSA and PSI instrument issues
- Maintain laboratory equipment and housekeeping to high standard and ensure all users of the area comply with requirements for use.
- Implement minor safety, productivity and quality improvement projects.

**About You**:

- Experience in laboratory test work, with preference for direct experience of metallurgical laboratories and flotation test-work.
- Self-motivated, conscientious with attention to detail.
- Excellent computer skills especially with MS Excel.
- Excellent numeracy and data management skills.
- Developed analytical and problem solving skills.
- Developed oral and written communication skills.
- Effective time management skills to facilitate timely completion of required test work.
- Able to regularly meet tight deadlines and shifting priorities.
- Existing X-Ray apparatus operator qualification / training is preferred.

**About Our Process**:

- At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants’ suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug, and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.

**Supporting a Diverse Workforce**:

- The size, stability and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a best-in-class employee share program. We know there are many aspects of our employees' lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.
- At BHP, we know that we are strengthened by diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to making BHP a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be at their best every day. We are focused on creating a workforce that’s more diverse and represents the communities where we work and live. providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and recognise that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity.