Metallurgical Technician
Job description
Our client is Kingston Resources Ltd, an ASX listed gold producer that is currently focusing on ongoing development of the Mineral Hill Gold Mine near Condobolin in NSW. Mineral Hill is transitioning to underground mining and are seeking highly skilled and motivated mining professionals to join their team.
The Mine
Mineral Hill is fully owned by Kingston Resources Limited and located approx. 65 km from Condobolin, NSW. Mining gold, silver and copper, underground rehab has commenced in preparation for development kicking off in the next couple of months and production ore scheduled for early next year.
About the role:
The Metallurgical Technician will work a 4/3 or and 8/6 roster and will be responsible for supporting the site Metallurgical team to ensure optimal operation of the processing plant. This includes plant and laboratory based work conducting laboratory tests and assays as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Operation and maintenance of OSA for slurry monitoring (Courier 5i SL)
- Sample collection and testing in the plant
- Liaison with process plant operators to optimise plant operation
- General laboratory work including sample preparation and wet chemical analayses
- Acid digestions and use of Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry
About you
- Prior experience in a similar role in mining is essential with a relevant qualification desirable.
- laboratory experience including use of AAS (Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer
- Experience in the operation of On-stream Analysers for chemical characterisation of slurry
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office suites
- Strong safety culture and awareness
What's on Offer
- Permanent position with immediate starts
- Residential site - DIDO allowance (up to 400km) and accommodation supplied OR
- relocation support available
- Bus to and from site each day
- Competitive rates + salary Sacrificing packaging options
- Great team culture +Ongoing training and professional development
- All employees and their families have access to free, confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program
These roles are actively recruiting now so if you are interested, don't delay !! Click Apply Now to send your application. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory pre-employment Medical and National Criminal History check.
Please note: You must be in Australia with full working rights to be eligible for this role. Applications that don't meet this criteria will not be responded to.