Metallurgical Technician

We have an opportunity for a passionate Metallurgical Technician to join our team at Jacinth-Ambrosia Mine on South Australia's Far West Coast, approximately 280 kilometres north-west of Ceduna.

Join a collaborative team environment where safety, wellbeing and respect are at the heart of how we work. While on site, you'll have access to great camp accommodation and facilities including a gym, swimming pool, sports courts, recreation areas, Wi-Fi and Foxtel.

This permanent FIFO opportunity operates on a family-friendly 8 days on, 6 days off, 7 nights on, 7 nights off roster, with travel provided from Adelaide or Ceduna, supporting a balance between a rewarding career and life outside of work.

Key elements of the role include:

Collect and process samples from the Wet Concentrator Plant (WCP) in the site laboratory, and present results in required reporting formats

Ensure laboratory compliance with required standards, maintenance of laboratory equipment and commercially astute management of laboratory stock levels

Monitor performance of the WCP including heavy mineral concentrate grade, heavy mineral recovery, and other key parameters such as water quality and throughput

Provide advice to the Operations team for adjustment of WCP settings

Review and develop safe work instructions and procedures for routine metallurgical tasks

Complete investigatory work into WCP performance, and provide recommendations for process improvement and cost reduction

Provide technical coaching and guidance for Metallurgical Assistants and WCP operators