Coil Group
Senior Plant Metallurgist
ABOUT US – “Delivering Safe Economic Production” Coil Group provides a comprehensive and all-inclusive solution for Clients aiming to optimise economic returns from brownfield or greenfield operations. Our core principle at Coil is to deliver Safe Economic Production, made possible by leveraging our extensive Operational experience and fostering innovation, cost efficiency, and practicality. A key to our success is securing an experienced Senior Metallurgist to join our Processing team located at our Clients Tennant Creek operation in the Northern Territory. This role will be 2/2 FIFO ex Darwin, Alice Springs, Katherine or Mt Isa, or a residential roster with bonus. THE PROJECT Coil Group is responsible for the commissioning and ongoing operations and maintenance of Tennant Consolidated Mining Group’s (TCMG) Nobles Nob 840ktpa Gravity/CIL Processing Plant centred on the historic Nobles Nob mine site in the Northern Territory. The site is situated approximately 15km east of Tennant Creek, one of the historically highest-grade gold mining towns in Australia. We are assembling a core team to execute the commissioning, operation, maintenance, and ongoing optimisation of this newly relocated and rebuilt plant, with commissioning set to being in March 2025. Backed by substantial resources and a highly driven Owner, this role offers an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about making a significant impact from the ground up and helping shape the future of the business. THE ROLE Reporting to the Process Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the metallurgical performance of the processing plant whilst providing leadership and guidance to the metallurgy team, and support to the operations and maintenance teams. You will have significant metallurgical experience focused on gold extraction, as well as an understanding of gold processing technologies and equipment to succeed in your primary role of exceeding target ounce production whilst attaining Safety and Cost KPI’s. The Senior Metallurgist will lead metallurgical test work requirements and operational improvement strategies whilst ensuring standards to health and safety policies and procedures are upheld. Experience with data management and metallurgical software forms a large part of the role and is a necessity. This role is available for immediate start, on a 2:2 roster. Mobilisation will be from Tennant Creek, Darwin, Katherine, Alice Springs and Mt Isa. Interstate mobilisation available for the right applicant. DIDO will be considered. ABOUT YOU This role would suit a driven Senior Metallurgist or Plant Metallurgist ready for the challenge. To be considered, you will have: • Formal/Tertiary qualifications in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or Minerals Processing • Current and valid Australian Driver’s licence • Significant metallurgical experience focused on gold extraction • Experience and ability to optimise recovery and throughput • Experience in analysing processing data and production results • Demonstrated ability to monitor, audit, and optimise plant metallurgical performance • Experience in management of reporting requirements daily, weekly, and monthly • Ability to investigate deviations from targets and coordinate actions to resolve • Ability to identify and execute strategies to reduce operating costs • Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of metallurgical accounting systems and procedures • Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise multiple tasks • Strong communication skills with the ability to lead by example to build strong, collaborative, and successful working relationships WHAT WE OFFER – BENEFITS AND PERKS • Competitive remuneration packages exceeding industry expectations • Permanent positions offering job security and career progression • Housed in a comfortable, refurbished Motel with large rooms • A role within a dynamic and growing company priding itself on high safe economic production standards • Promotion of healthy work/life balance with 2:2 rostering • On-the-job training opportunities and development programs to further your technical and leadership skills within the industry • Mentoring and support from Company Directors who operate reputable Metallurgical Consultancy in parallel to Coil Group • An inclusive work culture with supportive management; working in a self-sufficient, small team environment • Short term incentive schemes linked to Safe Economic Production RECRUITMENT PROCESS Coil Group is an equal opportunity employer. Our recruitment process considers your skills and experience, and how they align with the requirements of the role. As part of our recruitment process, successful candidates are required to pass a comprehensive pre-employment medical and fitness for work test, pass drug and alcohol screens (ongoing), and provide a National Police Clearance. Qualifications and references are required and will be screened. You must have the right to Work in Australia to be successful. *Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted*. Apply now at www.coilgroup.com.au/working-with-us/
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