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Reporting to the Senior Project Metallurgist, this role is responsible for taking ownership of, and executing, the site metallurgical test work program. The role supports the metallurgy team through the completion of test work and associated reporting, enabling metallurgists to ensure concentrate production and related processing unit operations are controlled in a cost‑effective and efficient manner. To achieve this, the Metallurgical Technician will actively manage their workload in consultation with metallurgists, ensuring that both routine and ad hoc test work requirements are completed accurately and in a timely manner. This is a permanent position, with a 8/6 roster based at our Pilgangoora Operation.

Job Responsibility:

  • Sample preparation (drying, splitting, pulverizing)
  • Wet & dry sizing
  • Bench scale flotation test work
  • Online stream analyser inspections and calibrations
  • Processing plant sample collection for improvement projects (routine & ad hoc surveys)
  • Ore sorting belt cuts and sample preparation
  • Reagent strength measurement & tracking (soda ash, flocculant etc.)
  • Technical report writing & data entry (routine & ad hoc)
  • Bench scale HLS test work
  • Metallurgical laboratory administration (stock management & housekeeping)

Requirements:

  • Previous metallurgical laboratory work experience
  • Show a high level of attention to detail, quality, and commitment to continuous improvement
  • Practical, self-motivated approach with the ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities
  • Willingness to support both routine and ad hoc metallurgical test work
  • Ability to create effective working relationships in a diverse workforce
  • Proficient in using the Microsoft Office suite (particularly Excel)
  • Current WA Driver’s licence
What we offer:
  • 18 weeks parental leave for primary carers and 4 weeks for secondary carers
  • Health and wellbeing allowance
  • Quarterly short-term incentive bonus that recognises individual and business performance
  • PLS employee share scheme
  • Novated leasing through salary sacrifice
  • Newly refurbished facilities at Pilgangoora including gym, tennis, pickleball and volleyball courts, sports oval, and scenic walking tracks
  • Paid community leave
  • Monthly employee recognition awards
  • Access to PLS’ KidsCo School Holiday Program

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 19, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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