Metallurgical Assistant

Role Details:

Reporting to the Senior Metallurgist , you will be responsible for providing support to metallurgical and operational personnel at the processing plant by sampling and analysing process streams to maximise plant performance and achieve production targets.

As an employee at Gold Fields, we expect all levels of employees to act in a manner that seeks to align and enhance the values, safety culture and performance of Gold Fields with the purpose of creating enduring value beyond mining.

This role is offered on an 8 days on 6 days off roster and is Fly in Fly out from Perth or Drive in Drive out from the Goldfields region.

Benefits include:
6% Site Allowance & Private Health Insurance Allowance
Quarterly Bonus Scheme
Retention bonus
Virgin Velocity reward points
Salary sacrifice options
Increased leave entitlements for annual leave, paid primary and secondary parental leave
Employee Assistance Program
Long service leave pro rata after 5 years of continuous service
Educational assistance

About the role:
Contribute to the consistent achievement of budgeted production performance, including tonnes treated, gold produced and plant recovery
Provide analysis on a daily, weekly & Monthly basis as determined by the current metallurgical laboratory sample schedule
Calibration and maintenance of laboratory and plant analysers
Interact between Plant Metallurgists, Supervisors and operators and provide technical support to the Plant
Liaise with and support team members and complete sampling and testing as requested
Correct and/or report safety and environmental hazards when identified to mitigate risk and reduce the occurrence of incidents and/or injury

About you:
Previous operating experience in a metallurgical environment, preferably gold
Sound knowledge of laboratory techniques and equipment
Previous experience operating AAS, Cyanoprobe
Computing skills in word processing, spread sheets and databases
A WA 'C' Class Driver's Licence as a minimum

Applications can be submitted via:https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia

We are committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce, and strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.