Laboratory Technician | Plutonic Gold Mine | 8/6 or 7/7 FIFO
Catalyst MetalsAbout the Role
Catalyst Metals is hiring a permanent full-time Laboratory Technician at the Plutonic Gold Mine in the Eastern Gascoyne region of Western Australia. The role is FIFO from Perth on an 8/6 or 7/7 roster, with a direct flight that reaches site within about 90 minutes. You join the laboratory team inside the Processing department, producing the assay data that the operation relies on as it grows towards 2.2Mtpa.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare geological and process samples, including crushing and pulverising
- Run fire assay, wet chemistry and analytical tests to laboratory standards
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, including AAS and assay equipment
- Complete equipment inspections and routine preventative maintenance
- Report and validate results accurately and on time
- Handle reagents safely and follow site and dangerous goods requirements
- Contribute to continuous improvement in the laboratory
About You
- Experience in a laboratory, mineral processing or mining setting
- Ability to follow procedures and keep quality and safety standards high
- Good communication skills and a team-first approach
- A current C class driver's licence and a high risk forklift licence
- Desirable: Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques, fire assay, wet chemistry or AAS experience, gold processing exposure, CCLAS or LIMS, and Senior First Aid
What's on Offer
- 8/6 or 7/7 roster, FIFO from Perth direct to site
- Camp with modern ensuite rooms, Wi-Fi, gym, pool and recreation facilities
- Health insurance eligibility
- Salary sacrifice options, including novated leasing and airport car parking
- Development and internal progression opportunities
About Catalyst Metals
Catalyst Metals is an ASX-listed gold company (ASX: CYL) that owns and operates the Plutonic Gold Mine, where several underground mining areas are moving from development into production. It welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Apply directly on Catalyst Metals' careers site using the apply link on this listing.