Plant Metallurgist

Employment Type:

Contract

Location:

South Australia

Industry:

Engineering - Metallurgical

Contact Name:

Yvonne Boczula

Contact Email:

yvonne@techresources.com.au

Contact Phone:

0455961073

Date Published:

02-Oct-2026
Immediate FIFO Opportunity | South Australia | 8:6 Roster An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Plant Metallurgist to join a major mining operation in South Australia on an initial 2 to 4-month contract, with the potential for extension.

Working as part of a high-performing technical team, you will provide critical metallurgical support to plant operations, helping optimise processing performance, improve recoveries and support ongoing production objectives. This role offers valuable exposure to a complex processing environment and the opportunity to make an immediate impact.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Providing day-to-day metallurgical support to plant operations
  • Monitoring and optimising plant performance, recoveries and throughput
  • Analysing process data and identifying improvement opportunities
  • Investigating metallurgical and operational issues and recommending solutions
  • Supporting production teams with technical advice and guidance
  • Assisting with metallurgical reporting and performance tracking
  • Working closely with operational and technical stakeholders to achieve production targets
To be successful in this role, you will possess:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Metallurgy, Minerals Processing, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline
  • Previous experience as a Plant Metallurgist within a processing plant environment
  • Strong understanding of metallurgical principles and process optimisation
  • Experience working on mine sites or within operational processing facilities
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
  • The ability to integrate quickly into an operational team and deliver immediate value
What's on Offer
  • Immediate start opportunity
  • Initial 2 to 4-month contract with extension potential
  • FIFO roster of 8 days on, 6 days off
  • Work within a technically challenging and complex processing operation
  • Competitive contract rates
  • Opportunity to contribute to a high-performing site-based technical team


ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE PERMANENT RESIDENCY OR CITIZENSHIP WITHIN AUSTRALIA.
 
 
For more information on the role, the client or the project please click  'APPLY NOW',  or contact Yvonne Boczula on yvonne@techresources.com.au or call 0455 961 073 .

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