Metallurgical Superintendent | Carrapateena | FIFO
BHPAbout the Role
BHP is hiring a Metallurgical Superintendent for the Processing team at Carrapateena, its copper and gold operation in South Australia. The role is site based on a fly in fly out arrangement and reports to the Manager - Processing. You will give technical direction to the processing team, run metallurgical accounting, reporting and production forecasting, and lead optimisation projects across safety, recovery, throughput, quality and cost.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead metallurgy across throughput, recovery, concentrate quality and plant availability
- Work with Processing and Maintenance teams on safety and continuous improvement
- Monitor plant performance, operating settings and reagent use against targets and budget
- Manage metallurgical accounting, forecasting and reporting
- Mentor and support metallurgy, laboratory and processing staff
- Find, assess and deliver optimisation projects for recovery, efficiency and cost
- Run test work programs and feed into mine planning, budgets and life-of-mine plans
About You
- Experience in metallurgical operations, including base metal flotation and SABC grinding circuits
- Proven leadership, with a record of developing strong teams
- Clear communication, stakeholder and problem solving skills
- A tertiary degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Minerals Processing or a related field
- A current Australian driver's licence
- Able to complete BHP's pre-employment checks, which can include medical, drug and alcohol, police and right to work checks
What's on Offer
- FIFO, site based role at Carrapateena
- A senior technical leadership position in a large processing operation
- Salary package with performance-based bonuses and an employee share program
- Development opportunities across a global business
About BHP
BHP is a global resources company with operations around the world. It describes itself as an equal opportunity employer focused on a safe and inclusive workplace, and offers adjustments to its recruitment process for candidates with disability.
Apply directly on BHP's careers site using the apply link on this listing.