Senior Metallurgist

Company: Northern Star Mining Services Limited
Location: Washington
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

Ready to pursue your professional journey with Northern Star Resources? As an ASX 50 global-scale gold miner, we have sizeable operations across Western Australia, Northern Territory and Alaska. With unparalleled pathways for advancement and avenues for personal growth, we stand as Australia's premier gold employer. Your journey starts here.At Northern Star Resources, we live by our STARR Core Values which encapsulates Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results. These Values are not just words on paper; they are the cornerstone of our Company culture and guide everything we do. You will play a pivotal role in upholding these Values and contributing to our collective success.Building on the ongoing success of our growth strategy and succession plan, our Thunderbox operations are seeking a Senior Metallurgist. Reporting to the Processing Manager, the Senior Metallurgist is responsible for the metallurgical performance of the processing plant whilst providing leadership and guidance to the metallurgy function and technical support to the operations and maintenance teams.Roster: 8 days on, 6 days off, FIFO ex Perth or Busselton.What you can look forward to:

• Analyse metallurgical performance and cost information both historical and leading indicators to identify potential process improvement and assist in the accurate projection of future performance.
• Provide technical support to operations and maintenance teams.
• Manage all reporting requirements; daily, weekly, monthly and taking the lead to develop the Processing Department Budget.
• Identify, prioritise, and implement metallurgical projects. This includes engaging and managing external contractors and consultants (as required).
• Actively support and participate in continuous improvement projects to assist in enhancing the performance of the processing plant operations.
• Mentoring and coaching of Metallurgy Team to a standard that produces succession planning of departmental positions.To thrive in this role, you'll bring:Expertise:The successful candidate should hold a tertiary degree in Chemical Engineering, Extractive Metallurgy, or a related field. Experience in metallurgical project management and possess a strong working knowledge of metallurgical test work flowsheets and procedures. Demonstrated expertise in process analysis, along with advanced leadership skills that include the ability to coach and mentor junior team members, is essential.Attributes:Success in this role will be a high performing Senior Metallurgist who is leading a dedicated team of Metallurgists who are continuously reviewing and optimising the plant to maintain high recoveries and efficiencies to deliver the best value to the business in meeting the Company's goals.Discover the perks of working at Northern Star:
  • Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
  • Gold Price Variable bonus incentive.
  • 5 weeks annual leave for site-based employees.
  • Employee Share Plan programs.
  • Gold standard parental leave policy.
  • GoldSTARR rewards program - cash savings for everyday expenses.
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that includes free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services.
  • Salary continuance (income protection) insurance from commencement.
  • Salary sacrificing benefits, including novated leasing and remote area living benefit options.Eligibility:Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria which includes a medical, drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work and valid Australian national police clearance. Northern Star is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.At Northern Star, everyone plays an important role, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.Sounds ideal? Click the 'Apply' button to submit your application.
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