Metallurgical Coordinator

Lead commissioning for the eight solvent extraction circuits and evaporators for water, equilibrium establishment and ramp up, managing multiple small teams Lead the management of quality, recovery and mass balances for multiple solvent extraction circuits, teaching the Process Engineers, Control Room Operators and Shift Coordinators how to operate Act as the relief SX and PF Area Manager during absences Design parameter sheets, process data spreadsheets and trends to effectively monitor performance of the circuits Teach basic SX calculations to the shift coordinators and Control Room Operators to improve the effectiveness of after hours decision making Manage the process ramp up of the solvent extraction circuits to nameplate capacity Assist in debottlenecking of circuits to exceed nameplate capacity and assist in the design of circuits for new products Teach in-field control of mass balance (via standpipes) Teach safe and representative in-field sampling Create and refine operational procedures used by control room operators for circuit control Lead the process commissioning of the product finishing circuit (8 trains) for water and feed on Lead the process ramp up of the product finishing circuits About you To be successful in this role, you will have: 10-plus years’ experience operating solvent extraction plants of >200 stages, with at least five of these years in control room operator or supervisor roles Extensive experience in C4 (feed on) commissioning of rare earths solvent extraction circuits in commercially successful full-scale plants Ability to lead multiple small teams during commissioning, quickly, flexibly and safely solving problems to maintain schedule Extensive experience in operating Distributed Control Systems A strong understanding of solvent extraction chemistry with the ability to quickly undertake calculations and assess set point changes to maintain circuit control Experience monitoring SX circuits via DCS, laboratory analyses, trends and field observations Experience managing and recording solvent extraction circuit chemistry and mass balance Experience managing a complex solvent extraction refinery plant materials balance with multiple interdependent streams Ability to read and interpret process flow diagrams and piping and instrumentation diagrams Additional experience with precipitation and calcination of rare earth products will be regarded highly How to apply Applications should include a resume detailing previous experience and a cover letter that addresses each of the bullet points in this advertisement. Applications from candidates who are not selected for this initial opportunity will be considered for future recruitment campaigns. What we offer We are committed to upholding our Business Values, supporting equal opportunities, gender equality and cultural diversity. If you share our values of Integrity, Respect, Courage, Accountability and Collaboration; and you have the skills and experience to help us to succeed and deliver sustainable value, apply now. Applications close: 1 October 2026 “We respect and encourage diversity in a workforce that reflects our communities.”