Are you a plant or project metallurgist craving your next challenge?
Do you want exposure to a range of sites and processes, with the chance to solve real problems onsite?
Can you hit the ground running and drive meaningful change from day one?
The OpportunityXenco is looking for a Metallurgist to support our mining clients across both production and project work.
You'll work directly with clients, either onsite or embedded within their teams, to:
Improve metallurgical and production processes
Develop and implement robust operating procedures
Deliver short to medium term plant improvement projects
Lead client teams to optimise output while maintaining product quality
Are you a plant or project metallurgist craving your next challenge?
Do you want exposure to a range of sites and processes, with the chance to solve real problems onsite?
Can you hit the ground running and drive meaningful change from day one?
The OpportunityXenco is looking for a Metallurgist to support our mining clients across both production and project work.
You'll work directly with clients, either onsite or embedded within their teams, to:
Improve metallurgical and production processes
Develop and implement robust operating procedures
Deliver short to medium term plant improvement projects
Lead client teams to optimise output while maintaining product quality
This is an onsite, hands-on role for a pragmatic, solutions-focused professional who thrives on organising, advising, prioritising and driving continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor daily plant performance and implement corrective actions to minimise commodity losses
Rapidly troubleshoot operational issues and give production teams clear, practical actions
Provide high-quality metallurgical engineering support to production teams
Plan and run in-house and onsite test programs, including data analysis and reporting
Identify,



justify and deliver continuous improvement projects that lift plant performance
Support commissioning alongside process engineering teams, and oversee the installation of plant equipment and process changes at client sites
Champion change management so improvements are embedded in day-to-day operations
Manage supplier relationships to maximise value and ensure procurement compliance
Maintain structured data systems for efficient reporting and auditing
What You'll Bring
Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering or a related field
Minimum 3 years' onsite operational experience in a metallurgical role at a concentrator, mill or wash plant
Experience across multiple commodities and processes is highly regarded
Solid understanding of process control systems and their impact on metallurgical performance
Proven ability to build effective relationships at all levels, from the control room to site leadership
Exceptional attention to detail, with strong planning, scheduling and organisational skills
Why Join Us?
We're looking for ambitious people who take initiative and deliver results.
In return, we offer:
Competitive remuneration
Exposure to a wide range of projects, commodities and operating environments
Flexible FIFO rosters tailored to each assignment
The chance to work alongside industry experts and broaden your professional toolkit
Who We AreXenco is a multidisciplinary specialist services group.
We provide executive and operational support that significantly improves our clients' productivity, efficiency and profitability.We have the agility, flexibility and experience to work with clients across their entire business or focus on specific operational issues.
Our work is guided by experience and a staunch determination to deliver value for our clients – we are practical in our thinking and focused in our delivery.
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📌 Consulting Metallurgist (Brisbane)
🏢 Xenco Services
📍 Brisbane