Senior Plant Metallurgist

Senior Plant Metallurgist

PERSOL is one of Australia's largest and longest serving recruitment providers. Delivering both quality temporary and permanent options, we specialise in the recruitment of Professional, ICT, Government, STEM, Management and Executive talent.

Our Tier 1 Mining Client is looking for an experienced Senior Plant Metallurgist to provide technical leadership and drive metallurgical performance at a major iron ore processing operation.

• Roster: 8/6 FIFO roster
• Start date: End November 2026
• Duration: approx. 6 months - with potential to extend

Please note that only people with relevant experience will be considered and contacted.

The Role

Reporting to the Superintendent Process Engineering, you will lead and develop a team of Plant Metallurgists and Metallurgical Technicians, supporting safe, stable and efficient plant operations while identifying opportunities to improve production, recovery, throughput and process performance.

This is an opportunity for a technically strong metallurgist who enjoys working closely with operational teams, solving complex processing challenges and turning data-driven insights into practical improvements on site.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Lead, mentor and develop Plant Metallurgists and Metallurgical Technicians, setting clear priorities and maintaining high technical standards.
• Monitor plant performance across safety, production, grade, recovery, throughput, process stability and cost.
• Lead troubleshooting, metallurgical investigations and root cause analysis to resolve operational challenges.
• Drive plant trials, process optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives to achieve production targets.
• Work collaboratively with Operations, Process Control, Maintenance, Engineering and remote operational support teams to optimise plant performance.
• Provide technical guidance to operational stakeholders and escalate significant production, safety and technical risks.
• Ensure process changes and trials are appropriately scoped, risk assessed and managed through formal change management processes.
• Review metallurgical analysis, reports and technical recommendations to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Oversee metallurgical accounting, sampling, data quality and plant performance analysis to support operational decision-making.
• Maintain operating standards, technical documentation, operating philosophies and response plans.
• Provide metallurgical input into shutdown planning, plant inspections, ramp-down, ramp-up and post-shutdown performance reviews.
• Promote strong safety leadership and ensure technical activities are conducted in accordance with site safety requirements.

Required Experience

• A tertiary qualification in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 3-5 years' experience in mineral processing, including direct operational and technical development experience in a production environment.
• Experience across mineral processing unit operations, including materials handling, crushing, screening and wet beneficiation.
• Experience with physical separation processes will be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated capability in plant troubleshooting, process optimisation, metallurgical investigations and plant trials.
• A sound understanding of process control, metallurgical accounting, sampling and plant performance analysis.
• Experience leading, coaching or developing metallurgists and technical personnel.
• Strong analytical, conceptual thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate technical findings into practical operational improvements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence multidisciplinary operational and technical teams.
• A strong commitment to safety and the safe execution of technical work.

If you are interested in the role and fit the criteria, please apply online today! If you have any further questions before applying online, please email Holly Storor at holly.storor@persolapac.com

PLEASE NOTE - only applicants with recent experience will be considered

Who we are

At PERSOL, we connect people to meaningful work and growth. With decades of experience and a future-focused mindset, we're here to support your career journey. We offer fresh opportunities, trusted guidance, and a people-first approach.

We're committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace that embraces diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, and individuals from all communities.

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Consultant

holly.storor@persolapac.com

• Reference number: 210406735
• Profession: Mining and Resources
• Other: Other
• Company: Programmed Skilled Workforce
• Date posted: 27th Oct, 2026