Job Description
Job Description
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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
secure behaviour at all times and
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About the Employer
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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 environment.
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About the Candidate
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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
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📌 Senior Plant Metallurgist (Mount Isa)
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📍 Mount Isa