Metallurgist - Plant

Metallurgist Plant – Concentrators
QLD Metallurgical Operations, Technical Services, Metallurgy
Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
Ref. No. 104730

Reporting to the Senior Plant Metallurgist, you will be responsible for achieving the performance targets and for improving the capability of the Concentrators, implementing operational and metallurgical controls and for delivering improvement projects.

You will use your skills and creativity to identify appropriate solutions to technical opportunities and challenges, and you will work collaborative with people within Operations, Geology, Mining, and Glencore Technology in implementing them.

You will liaise with Geologists, Mining Engineers, and Metallurgists within the smelters to create integrated production schedules that optimise value for the company.

In this permanent, residential role, you will analyse plant performance on a daily basis and provide clear, consistent technical direction to Production teams to ensure stable and efficient operations. You will deliver technical support to Concentrator Operations, driving process improvements to achieve daily and weekly production targets, while also undertaking inspections, failure prediction and analysis on critical equipment. Working across the Mine–Mill–Smelter value chain, you will contribute to broader optimisation strategies and identify opportunities to improve plant efficiency and reduce operating costs.

The successful candidate will bring at least three years’ experience in mineral processing plants, with strong base metals exposure across grinding and flotation circuits. You will demonstrate sound process improvement capability, experience working with online analysers (OSA/MSA/PSI), and a proven ability to work safely within a Concentrator environment while leading by example. Strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively at all organisational levels are essential.

Glencore Mount Isa Mines
The vision for Queensland Glencore Operation is that together we will create a sustainable metals business that is a source of pride and future prosperity for our region. Mount Isa Mines is one of Australia’s oldest, largest and most complex copper mining operations. It is the second largest producer of copper in Australia and a key asset in Glencore’s global mining portfolio. Our business is undergoing a transformation and we are seeking a highly motivated individual to contribute to this challenging and exciting process.
We are attracting the best in the industry into our teams, as we trust in our people’s talent and support them in their development to become leaders in their field. We achieve this by offering career development plans that include experience in the delivery of technical and capital projects, exposure to technical experts while developing improvement initiatives, and support for completing tertiary studies related to the roles along with attendance to technical training for our high performers. We also provide an excellent remuneration package and benefits including above market superannuation and retailing discounts.

Mount Isa Mines location and roster offers an attractive lifestyle. With a 5:2/4:3, 8/6 or 9/5 roster, our people return home every day and enjoy a thriving town of 23,000 people. You will always have something to do, go to restaurants, movies, join a gym and sporting activities, play golf, as well as fishing and camping and activities at the lake.
Learn more about Mount Isa Mines at www.mountisamines.com.au

Applications Close: 8.00am 6 April 2026