OceanaGold
Mining
Consultant-Metallurgy
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“Consultant - Metallurgy at OceanaGold. Skills: Process improvement, Plant performance maximization, Metallurgical support. Lead processing team. Develop processing team”
What You'll Achieve.
Maximize processing plant performance; Create sustainable value
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Systematic approach; Logic driven approach
Site-based appointment, Accommodation provided, Food provided, Travel provided
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Tertiary qualifications in Metallurgy, 10 years of relevant industry experience, 3 years of experience at superintendent level, Demonstrated leadership of high-performance teams
Nice to Have
Advanced presentation skills, Advanced technical reporting skills, High-level planning skills, High-level prioritization skills, Analytical skills, Systematic approach, Logic driven approach, Communication skills, People skills, Continuous improvement oriented, Innovation oriented
What You'll Do.
Develop processing team
Identify process improvement opportunities
Maximize processing plant performance
Optimize metallurgical support
Lead daily process plant operations
Create sustainable value
Ensure execution of plant metallurgical functions
Deliver technical studies
Meet safety standards
Meet quality standards
Meet environmental standards
Meet regulatory standards
Meet operational standards
Develop metallurgical test works programs
Provide metallurgical data management
Complete metallurgical accounting reporting
Provide technical support
Mentor process operators
Mentor metallurgical technicians
Liaise with Mining departments
Liaise with Geology departments
Ensure crusher feed aligns with production
Lead Plant Metallurgists
Document technical improvements
Communicate technical improvements
Develop systems to optimize tools
Develop workflows to optimize tools
Develop models to optimize tools
Daily technical review of plant performance
Design review of capital projects
Cost control of capital projects
Cost control of operating costs
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Mine operations teams; Geology departments; Mine Planning departments; Engineering disciplines; Mining departments; Geology departments; Process operators; Metallurgical technicians; Processing department
Communication Scope
Presentation skills; Technical reporting skills
Process & Methodology
Capital project cost control, Operating cost control
Full Job Description
OceanaGold is a growing mid-tier gold and copper producer listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and the New Your Stock Exchange (NYSE). With four operating mines—Haile in the USA, Didipio in the Philippines, and Macraes and Waihi in New Zealand—we are committed to safe, responsible mining that generates strong returns and supports sustainable development. Our purpose is mining gold for a better future. The gold, copper, and silver we produce power renewable energy, life-saving medical devices, and the technology that connects communities. Beyond this, our operations drive economic growth and improve health and education outcomes in the regions we serve, supporting a global workforce of ~4600 employees and contractors. Guided by our values—Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance, and Teamwork—we strive to be a trusted company people want to work for, partner with, and invest in, creating lasting value for all our stakeholders. OceanaGold are seeking a suitably qualified and motivated Consultant - Metallurgy to lead and develop our dedicated processing team to identify process improvement opportunities and maximize processing plant performance. Your ability to utilize metallurgical data to optimize metallurgical support to our mine operations teams spanning Geology, Mine Planning, Engineering disciplines, will ensure your success in this challenging and rewarding senior site-based appointment. This is a great opportunity to leverage from your previous operations experience to lead daily process plant operations and create sustainable value for Oceanagold. Key tasks and responsibilities: * Ensure the execution of all plant metallurgical functions * Deliver high-quality technical studies on process plant performance * Meet all safety, quality, environmental, regulatory and operational standards requirements * Develop and perform metallurgical test works programs that identify opportunities for process improvement * Provide metallurgical data management and complete m
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