Senior Metallurgist

Randstad are proud to partner with a global leader in the resources sector, and bring to the South Australian job market a senior metallurgist position. A reputable organisation in the resources sector, this organisation employs industry experts and professionals. This business, which is an employer of choice, now enters a growth phase with major projects. This is a rare opportunity to join a large-scale, long term industry as a senior metallurgist. This permanent opportunity is offered on a residential basis, in the town of Port Pirie.

Key experiences needed for this role include:

• Formal and technical qualifications in chemical engineering, metallurgy or a similar discipline.
• Superior knowledge and skill in Microsoft and Microsoft Project.
• Experience in SAP.
• 5 + years experience in plant based chemical engineering or similar experience.
• Experience in the resources/mining industry is highly advantageous.

Major duties of this role include:

• Develop significant knowledge of the site processes and be able to adapt.
• Assist in a variety of situations as the subject matter expert and work as a consultant to give robust and practical advice.
• Identify areas of improvement and provide solutions to the processing/metallurgical problems within the plant and projects.
• Develop and intimate knowledge of the entire site operations and interactions between the plants.
• Give technical and sound advice through literature, data, logic and sound process knowledge.
• Work to ensure projects meet deadlines and agreed time frames.
• Manage projects in the concept, feasibility and commissioning stages to ensure work is of a high standard.
• Provide solutions that may include debottlenecking projects within the plant.
• Act as an ongoing consultant for the duration of projects.
• Work within the technical development area of the technology department, to work on strategic projects.
• Provide technical solutions for problems on a conservative basis for the plant and projects.
• Have a sound understanding on dealing with stakeholders and working as a part of the technical team.

Personal attributes needed for this role include:

• Excellent organisational skills.
• Fantastic communication skills, including the ability to report effectively.
• High level problem solving skills.
• Ability to work to strict deadline and work under pressure.

The senior metallurgist must be able to communicate between all levels of the organisation from operators to executives in simple unambiguous language tailored to the individual to ensure they get the right level of understanding that is required in both written and verbal form. Communication needs to be clear and relevant to the business needs and outline the expected outcomes to the plant, process and the business.

Applications are now open for this opportunity, with interviews to take place in the coming weeks. For any inquiries about this role, please contact James Crouch on 8468 8083.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.