About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Metallurgical Superintendent to join Carrapateena within our Processing team.

Reporting to the Manager - Processing, in this key leadership role, you will provide technical direction to the Processing team, oversee metallurgical accounting and reporting, production forecasting and drive optimisation projects that enhance safety, recovery, throughput, quality and cost performance.

This is an prospect to influence copper and gold recovery outcomes, and partner closely with operational leaders and contribute to the future success of a large-scale processing operation.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead metallurgical activities across throughput, recovery, concentrate quality and plant availability.
- Partner with Processing and Maintenance teams to foster a culture of safety, continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Monitor plant performance, operating parameters and reagent consumption to ensure targets and budgets are achieved.
- Manage metallurgical accounting, forecasting and reporting, maintaining high standards of accuracy and technical integrity.




- Provide technical leadership, mentoring and support to Metallurgy, Laboratory, and Processing personnel.
- Identify, evaluate and deliver metallurgical optimisation projects that improve recovery, efficiency and cost performance.
- Manage metallurgical test work programs and provide technical input to mine planning, annual budgeting and life-of-mine planning.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

- Demonstrated experience in metallurgical operations, including within base metal flotation and SABC grinding circuits.
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to mentor and develop high-performing teams.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills
- A continuous improvement mindset and a passion for developing people and driving operational excellence.
- Tertiary qualifications in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Minerals Processing or a related discipline.
- Current Australian Driver's Licence.

📌 Metallurgical Superintendent | Carrapateena - SA | FIFO Site Based (South Australia)
🏢 BHP
📍 South Australia