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Senior Plant Metallurgist

Chinova Resources - Mount Isa City, QLD

Mining, Oil & Gas

Source: uWorkin Scheduling & DeliveryProvide technical leadership to metallurgical and plant teamsMentor and develop metallurgists and junior staffLead daily and weekly performance reviews and reportingIdentify and resolve plant bottlenecks and inefficienciesDrive continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., recovery improvement, reagent optimization)Ensure metallurgical test work programs support operational needsCollaborate with maintenance to improve equipment reliability and uptimeEstablish and maintain metallurgical KPIs and reporting systemsChampions the best practice for department standardsChampions the use and development of the INX InControl and Safety and Training Management System and ensures they are utilised to full capacityPromote understanding and awareness of cross-cultural issues and cultural heritage obligations at siteDemonstrates leadership through personal behaviours, interactions and promotes a culture of safety awareness and commitmentDemonstrate safe behaviour at all times and

About The Employer Chinova Resources is a private Australian resources company owned by the Shanxi Donghui Group of Companies, with principal activities focussed in North-West Queensland. The company has existing operations at Osborne, south of Cloncurry, as well as several development projects and extensive exploration activity on a large tenement holding in the region.

Chinova has other open pit and potential underground projects expected to commence. Key projects include the Osborne copper-gold processing facility, the world's highest grade molybdenum and rhenium deposit; and Mount Elliott, our flagship project, which contains one of the largest copper-gold, mineralised systems discovered in Australia.We are seeking motivated and experienced Senior Metallurgist to join the Processing Team, sharing Chinova's values and its commitment to safety and the setting.

The Senior Metallurgist role reports to the Processing Superintendent.

The Senior

Metallurgist leading metallurgical performance, optimization,



and continuous improvement across processing operations. This role ensures safe, efficient, and cost-effective extraction and recovery of metals while supporting long-term strategic objectives and operational excellence.Duties within this role include, but not limited to :TechnicalDevelop and implement medium- to long-term metallurgical strategiesSupport Life-of-Mine (LOM) planning and optimizationLead process improvement projects and plant upgradesEvaluate new technologies, processes, and equipmentManage and interpret metallurgical test work for future ore typesContribute to feasibility studies, expansions, and debottlenecking projectsAlign metallurgical strategy with business objectives and production targetsDrive innovation and adoption of best practices in mineral processingProvide technical input into mine planning and ore blending strategies, Our operations are on land traditionally owned by the Yulluna People and we respect their rights and interests.For further information please visit our website at www.chinovaresources.comChinova Resources is an equal opportunity employer.

About The Candidate comply with Chinova Resources Policies and Standards.Demonstrate effective performance in achieving agreed HSEC goals that support departmental, site and company standards and performance objectivesEssentialBachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering, or related field6+ years in mineral processing/metallurgySignificant experience in flotation plant operations and optimizationProven leadership experience in a senior or supervisory roleTime and project managementFunctional and operational understanding of key environmental & community deliverablesKnowledge of service providers and supply agreementsAbility to influence people at all levels to achieve environmental best practice outcomesProven successful safety leadershipStrong knowledge of comminution and flotationWell developed skills in metallurgical accounting systemsData analysis and process modelling capabilityFamiliarity with process control systems and plant data platforms

Opportunity Type Chinova Resources

Mount Isa City, QLD

Mining, Oil & Gas

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