Process Technician (Multiple Roles Available)

About Us:

Victory Minerals Pty Ltd is a leading gold explorer and producer based in Victoria’s gold belt. We operate a high-grade underground gold mine and surface processing plant in Ballarat that has been consistently producing 30,000 to 40,000 ounces of gold annually since 2005. As our company continues to grow and evolve, we’re looking for talented individuals to contribute to our ongoing success.

Role:

We have an opportunity for Process Technicians to join our team, based in Ballarat.

Roster is a 7:7 (7-day shifts, 7 off, 7-night shifts, 7 off).  The shift duration is 12 hours.

This is a hands-on position, with an emphasis on safety, good communication and an opportunity to operate a range of mineral extraction processes including Crushing, Screening, Gravity, Flotation, Gold Leaching, Tailings, Water Circuit and Reagent Mixing.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Operate the plant and optimise plant performance within established operating parameters.
• Report any faults or problems to the maintenance team and assist with maintenance activities as required.
• Undertake first level maintenance on equipment.
• Properly record all operating data and log relevant information.
• Undertake sampling and interpret assay results to optimise plant performance.
• Assist the plant metallurgist to test, trial and improve plant performance.
• Perform troubleshooting to help identify and resolve production issues.
• Operate Loader, Telehandler, EWP and Forklift in accordance with achieved competencies.

Qualifications and Experience:

Mandatory:

• Strong focus on safety
• Australian Drivers licence (manual)
• Reside within a 30 min proximity to Ballarat

Highly Desirable:

• Experience in mineral processing plants or crushing & screening circuits
• Applicants with experience in other heavy industries are also encouraged to apply
• Mechanical Trade background
• Previous experience working shift work– night shifts
• Equipment competencies/tickets – loader, forklift, EWP, telehandler, crane, etc.

Benefits

This is a rare opportunity to combine a rewarding and challenging role, exceptional lifestyle offerings, all in a diversified-focused mining business. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are proud to reflect the diversities of the communities in which we live and work, and we are an Equal Opportunity employer.