Metallurgist

South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.

4d • Onsite

About The Position

South32 seeks to hire a Metallurgist to support the design, construction, commissioning, and operation of the Hermosa Taylor Project.
Under the supervision of the Metallurgy Superintendent, the metallurgist will scope, manage, and perform metallurgical testwork, provide input into design of the processing plant and supporting infrastructure, and review deliverables from engineering firms.
As the project moves into the execution phase, the metallurgist will help develop training programs for new operators, SOPs for the processing plant and laboratories, participate in processing plant commissioning, and support processing operations.  This role is primarily based at the Hermosa site near Patagonia.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or equivalent
• 3+ years’ experience as a Metallurgical or Process Engineer in a mineral processing plant
• Proven experience and knowledge of comminution, flotation, and solid-liquid separation
• Detailed oriented
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and environmental stewardship
• High standards of professional and ethical conduct
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
• Exposure to metallurgical and analytical labs and knowledge of common testing procedures
• Exposure to engineering design, deliverables, and best practices
• Knowledge of mine safety practices, demonstrated ability to maintain safety awareness, and visible field safety leadership
• Ability to read technical drawings such as Process Flow Diagrams and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams is preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products – Word/Excel/Outlook/etc.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with modelling and simulation software such as METSIM, JKSinMet, or SysCAD considered a plus
• Experience with process controls is considered a plus

Responsibilities

• Support geometallurgy including scoping, managing, performing and analyzing metallurgical testwork
• Review the design of the Hermosa Taylor Processing Plant and supporting infrastructure
• Evaluate new and emerging processing technologies
• Participate in HAZOPS and engineering model reviews
• Participate in plant commissioning
• Develop SOPs for processing facilities and laboratories
• Train new operators, technicians, and metallurgists
• Assist in operations readiness planning
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) for process performance
• Analyze metallurgical data and prepare technical reports
• Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement
• Plan, manage, and drive small- to medium-scale metallurgical and process improvement projects, including defining scope, objectives, schedules, and deliverables, and coordinating with cross-functional teams as required.
• Participation in South32 health and safety programs

Benefits

• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.
• When you choose to contribute more into your retirement savings, South32 will match it up to a certain percentage.
• South32 provides you with 4 weeks paid time off.
• 12 weeks full-paid parental leave for primary carers and 2 weeks full-paid parental leave for secondary carers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level