METALLURGY: 6751 - Contract Metallurgist - GOLD

Contract Metallurgist - GOLD OPERATION Overseas Location Our Client requires a suitably qualified Contract Senior Metallurgist for a short term role that could lead into a longer term position.  The current contract on offer is for a 6 months contract on a 9 week on 4 week off roster  Job Description Directs and coordinates activities concerning metallurgical processes and controls and metallurgical testing to ensure optimum efficiency of the operation.  Responsibilities Coordinate/implement/oversee all metallurgical aspects of the mill operation. Strong focus on training and safety of the national workforce. Assemble data and prepare daily/weekly/monthly reports for operating information/environmental status/safety issues within the mill department. Oversee and direct all personnel activities within the metallurgical department. Supervise, direct, and train metallurgical engineers and technicians. Communicate with the mill manager, metallurgical testing and operating practices that have the potential to increase production and decrease costs. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy. 5-10 years in a supervisory role in a similar metallurgical/mining environment. Knowledge and experience with crushing, grinding, classification, thickening, CIL, and tailings management. Ability to analyze and understand statistical metallurgical data. Computer fluency a must. The ability to work in a multi-cultural environment. If you are interested in this role and would like more information please contact Mark Pemberton  on 08 9240 7399 or email mark@miningemployment.com.au Regrettably, we are unable to consider people who do not have prior mining industry experience