Reporting to the Process Crew Supervisor theControl Room Operatoris responsible for monitoring, controlling, and optimising processing plant operations from the control room to ensure secure, stable and efficient plant performance.
This role plays a critical part in maintaining throughput, recovery and process stability while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental and operating standards.
Key Responsibilities
Safety, Health and Environment
Operate the processing plant in accordance with Heritage Minerals' HSE systems, site procedures and statutory requirements.
Maintain situational awareness of plant conditions and respond promptly to abnormal or emergency situations.
Ensure alarms, interlocks and safety systems are correctly monitored and actioned
Communicate safety-critical information to Shift Supervisor and field operators in a timely manner
Support incident reporting, hazard identification and continuous improvement initiatives.
Control Room Operations
Monitor and control plant processes via SCADA/DCS systems including crushing, milling, classification, leaching and associated circuits.
Adjust operating parameters to maintain stable operation and achieve production and metallurgical targets.
Coordinate start-ups, shutdowns and plant transitions in line with approved operating procedures
Identify and respond to process deviations, equipment alarms and plant upsets
Maintain accurate shift logs and control room records
Communication and Coordination




Maintain clear and effective communication with field operators to coordinate plant activities
Liaise with the Processing Plant Shift Supervisor regarding plant status, issues and priorities
Support maintenance activities by coordinating isolations and plant availability
Participate in effective shift handovers, ensuring continuity of safe and stable operations.
Metallurgical Support
Work closely with the Shift Metallurgist to implement operating strategies and process changes
Monitor metallurgical performance indicators such as throughput, grind size, reagent usage and recoveries
Support metallurgical test work, trials and optimisation initiatives as directed
Housekeeping and Compliance
Maintain high standards of control room housekeeping and documentation
Ensure compliance with site procedures, permits and operating instructions
Participate in audits, inspections and competency assessments as required
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Experience operating a metalliferous mineral processing plant control system
Demonstrated understanding of processing plant flowsheets and operating principles
Experience with SCADA/DC systems in a continuous processing environment
Experience in plant commissioning or ramp-up environments
Ability to live and reman aligned to Heritage Minerals values of: Safety, Innovation, Respect and Responsibility is vital.
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📌 Shift Operator Control Room (Queensland)
🏢 Heritage Minerals Pty
📍 Queensland