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As a Project Metallurgist, you will play a critical role in developing and executing improvement projects across the Wodgina on an 8x6 roster. You’ll optimise plant operations, identify and implement improvement initiatives, and lead key projects from conception through to completion. Your strong technical expertise will drive operational success, while your commitment to safety and collaborative leadership will help shape our high-performing team culture.
Job Responsibility:
Identify, report, and resolve hazards to maintain a safe workplace
Optimise plant unit operations through surveys, data analysis, and test work
Identify, scope, and deliver improvement projects that enhance plant performance
Lead metallurgical projects end-to-end, delivering on schedule and within budget
Forecast, calculate, and monitor project benefits using laboratory and plant data
Prepare and manage project plans, timelines, resources, and risk assessments
Coordinate large-scale plant trials and support operational readiness activities
Conduct laboratory test work to validate improvement initiatives
Communicate project progress through regular reports and presentations to senior management and other stakeholders
Provide technical support to Metallurgy, Processing, and Maintenance teams
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline
Demonstrated experience in mineral processing
Hands-on experience with oxide or base metal flotation (essential)
Previous experience in lithium processing (desirable)
Proven ability to deliver improvement projects from concept to completion
Strong technical, analytical, and communication skills
Commitment to workplace safety and the MinRes values
Nice to have:
Previous experience in lithium processing
What we offer:
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