Metallurgical Technician

About the role

To provide metallurgical and general services support in the fields of production and mill recovery at Hellyer Gold Mine.

Key responsibilities

• Perform periodic sizing tests and associated computations
• Provide assistance in the management of all equipment utilised for production
• Collect samples and test on a regular basis, reporting results to appropriate personnel and/or authorities
• Check and ensure stock levels pertaining to buffer and wash solutions, pH meter acids, filter papers and other relevant reagents / chemicals required to maintain plant consumption
• Process concentrates for transportable moisture limit tests
• Ensure appropriate equipment is maintained in good working order
• Ensure the laboratory and associated areas are maintained in a neat and orderly fashion
• Maintain laboratory store supplies
• Assist metallurgical personnel as required
• Carry out concentrate handling testwork in Supervisor's absence

About you

• Drivers licence (C Class) – essential
• Working knowledge of MS Office suite, including Word, Excel and Powerpoint – essential
• Demonstrated experience in same or similar position in equivalent sized organisation
• Demonstrated experience in Bailey process or equivalent
• Previous experience in all phases of lead and zinc flotation, including grinding, differential flotation, regrinding and filtration – desirable
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong presentation and report writing skills
• Relates well to other people, both superiors and subordinates
• Supports other team members and work within a team to achieve objectives
• Good time management and organisational skills

About us

Hellyer Gold Mine Pty Ltd operates a gold, silver, lead and zinc mining facility.