At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide technical support and improve plant performance in copper smelting operations.
- Company: Join Mount Isa Mines, a leading mining complex with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, 13% superannuation, health discounts, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Relocation support available for candidates outside Mount Isa.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a thriving city while enjoying a fulfilling lifestyle.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering and experience in copper smelting.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Mount Isa Mines are currently advertising for a Plant Metallurgist professional to join the Metallurgical Technical Services team. This role is residentially based in Mount Isa, working a M-F, 5/2, 4/3 roster. For those candidates located outside of Mount Isa, relocation support is available for this position to enable you and your family to live and work in Mount Isa.
For 100 years, Mount Isa has been a thriving city, acting as the hub for regional business, transport, services and government in North West Queensland. The city offers an array of leisure activities, from dining and cinema to outdoor adventures like fishing and camping.
Mount Isa Mines is one of the world's largest mining complexes. We operate two mining and processing streams, copper and zinc-lead-silver, to deliver natural resources of enduring value in modern society. With major transformation initiatives shaping the future of our operations, we're looking for key talent, especially local professionals and trades, to make an impact. This is more than a job; it's long-term security, meaningful work and the opportunity to help build a stronger future for our region.
At Mount Isa Mines, we believe in our people. We cultivate an environment of professionalism, ownership, and innovation while prioritising safety and well-being. Our employee rewards program, market-leading superannuation, and commitment to professional development set us apart.
Your Benefits:
- Competitive remuneration with 13% superannuation (Staff role)
- Access to Glencore Rewards including health insurance discounts, retail offers, and salary sacrifice options
- Employee Referral, Recognition & Reward programs
- Leadership development programs, Ambassador Programs and unrivalled career pathways
- The lifestyle advantage of a residential role in Mount Isa
About the role
Reporting to the Senior Primary Metallurgist, you will provide technical support to the Copper Smelter and play a key role in achieving business objectives through plant performance monitoring, operational support, and metallurgical improvement initiatives. You will work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Refinery, Planning and Technical teams to improve metal recovery, process stability, operating costs and environmental performance.
Key responsibilities:
- Analyse plant performance and provide day-to-day technical support to Production teams
- Monitor metallurgical performance indicators and provide technical recommendations to support operational decision-making
- Support ISASMELT operations through disciplined process control and optimisation of operating parameters
- Conduct investigations, trials and data analysis to resolve process challenges and improve plant performance
- Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Refinery, Planning and Technical teams to identify and implement improvement opportunities
- Deliver metallurgical improvement projects focused on safety, recovery, cost reduction, process stability and environmental performance
- Maintain technical reporting, documentation and process monitoring systems to support continuous improvement
About you – skills and experience
You are a safety-focused and proactive metallurgical professional who enjoys solving complex processing challenges and translating data into practical operational improvements. You thrive in a collaborative environment, can build strong working relationships across operational and technical teams, and are passionate about continuous improvement, process optimisation, and delivering sustainable results.
You will have qualifications:
- Tertiary qualification in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline
- Experience in pyrometallurgy and/or copper smelting operations
- Proficiency in metallurgical data analysis and process improvement techniques
At Glencore, our people are the foundation of our success, and we are committed to creating a workplace where our values guide everything we do. Safety is our first priority - we never compromise on it. We act with Integrity, choosing to do what's right even when it's challenging. We take Responsibility for our actions and strive to make a positive impact. Through Openness, we communicate honestly and encourage meaningful dialogue. We embrace Simplicity, focusing on what truly matters and avoiding unnecessary complexity. And with Entrepreneurialism, we welcome new ideas and continuously seek better, safer and more efficient ways of working.
Applications Close: 27th of August
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