Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position
Job Description
Silver Lake Resources is an all-Australian, ASX listed gold and copper producing and exploration company operating in the Eastern Goldfields and Murchison districts of Western Australia. Silver Lake's key assets are the Mount Monger Gold Camp, located 50 km southeast of Kalgoorlie, the Deflector Gold Copper Mine, located 160km east of Geraldton, the Rothsay Gold Project in the Southern Murchison region of WA, and the Sugar Zone Mine in Northern Ontario, Canada. Silver Lake's recent acquisitions establish them as a multi-asset, mid-tier gold producer with the financial strength to be a leading growth-focused gold company.
THE ROLE
Reporting to the Metallurgy Superintendent, you will be responsible for ensuring ore recovery is maximised at all stages of Processing, through monitoring of equipment and analysis of samples. You will champion safe, efficient and cost-effective ore production, guiding Process Operators to achieve optimal production and exceed targets. Key responsibilities of this role will include:
Collaborate with the operations team to optimise equipment performance Ensure budgeted outputs are met or exceeded Effective metallurgical data management and analysis Contribute evidence-based direction on changes to operating strategies Take ownership of Metallurgical accounting and reporting Oversee performance and maintenance of the on-stream analytical (OSA) equipment Plan, undertake and report on Metallurgical sampling, testwork and projects Demonstrate safety leadership and accountability in the Plant Engage with Process operators to improve their knowledge of the circuit ABOUT YOU
You are a talented, highly motivated individual with a hard-working attitude who wants to work within a team of likeminded metallurgists. You have a passion for Metallurgy and strive for continuous improvement and best practice in everything you do. You have:
Formal qualification in Metallurgy or related science Proven experience in a Plant Metallurgist position Experience with OSA equipment would be preferred Fixed gauge and x-ray radiation licenses will be highly regarded Strong understanding of laboratory processes Solid understanding of gold plant processing including crushing, grinding, flotation, gravity separation/cyanide leaching and dewatering (thickening and filtration) High level of ability in Microsoft products and use of SCADA and PI Historian systems preferred Excellent communication and report writing skills Working knowledge and understanding of Metallurgical accounting WA "C" class driver's license Familiarity with the Mines Safety and Inspection Act and Regulations This exciting opportunity is offered on an 8:6 FIFO roster from Perth and will allow you to become an integral part of our growth and success. You will work with an exceptional group of Metallurgists and Operators in the Processing team and be mentored to develop your skills at a truly unique, fun and supportive operation. To apply, please submit your resume and brief covering letter by following the APPLY prompts.
You must hold full work rights for Australia and be either based in Western Australia or willing to relocate to be considered for this role.
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