Senior Metallurgist
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McArthur River Mining Pty Ltd operates a zinc-lead-silver mine in which 2.2 million tonnes of ore is extracted each year producing 360,000 tonnes of concentrate for shipping to smelters in Europe and
Asia . The McArthur River Mine is 100% owned by Xstrata and is located in the Gulf of Carpentaria region of the
Northern Territory , 60km south of Borroloola.
We are seeking a suitably qualified person to fill the vacancy of Senior Metallurgist to join our technical staff. Reporting to the Technical Superintendent, the successful applicant will provide technical advice and direction to the operating and maintenance crews. Key responsibilities of the role are the monitoring and control of metallurgical operations to ensure budget targets are achieved and the daily, weekly, and monthly reporting of concentrator performance. The position has responsibilities for project work associated with concentrator improvement initiatives.
The successful applicant will be expected to take responsibility and ownership of process decisions and directives for the SAG milling, fine-grinding and flotation areas of the plant. The successful applicant will be required to gain an advanced understanding of process control systems such as the Yokogawa DCS, Expert System control, OSI – PI and on – stream analysis instruments.
Selection Criteria:
Suitable degree or diploma qualification in the fields of metallurgy / minerals processing or chemical engineering;
Experience working in an autonomous role, excellent time management and organisational skills; and
The successful applicant must be highly self-motivated, keen to learn and possess the ability to perform without supervision.
This position is based primarily at the McArthur River Mine Site working 5 days on 2 days off, 4 days on 3 days off FIFO Darwin roster. Permanent motel-style camp accommodation has been constructed 2km from the mine site, including recreational and sporting facilities. The successful applicant will be provided with an attractive remuneration package, consummate with their experience and skills base.
Initial Enquiries for the above mentioned position should be directed to:
Dan Smith
Technical Superintendent
McArthur
River Mining
Telephone: 08 89758 169
E-mail: Dsmith@xstratazinc.com.au
Applications close 17th July 2010.
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Xstrata Coal is the worlds largest producer of export thermal coal and a significant producer of coking coal.
This strong market position is a result of carefully planned growth, following Xstrata plcs acquisition of Glencore International AGs Australian and South African coal business in March 2002 and its acquisition of M.I.M. Holdings in June 2003.
Today Xstrata Coal has interests in over thirty coal mines located in Australia and South Africa and employs around 10,000 people, including contractors.
Across these global operations, there is a total commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, with Xstrata Coal allocating significant resources to training and management systems to ensure a best practice approach to safety at all times. Parallel to this is an unwavering focus on meeting its environmental commitments.
With a complementary mix of underground and open cut mines which produce thermal, coking and semi-soft coal products, Xstrata Coal is Australias leading exporter of thermal coal and South Africans third largest coal exporter. The company produces, on a managed basis, in excess of 70 million tonnes of coal each year, of which more than 50 million comes from Australia.
Xstrata Coal has positioned itself with a diverse geographical distribution of production between South Africa (23%) and Australia (77%), with the Australian operations further diversified between New South Wales (44%) and Queensland (33%). This strategic split of operations enables access to both the Pacific and Atlantic export coal markets. The export market represents around 90% of Xstrata Coals customer base, with the Australian and domestic markets the remainder.
Best described as a truly diversified producer, in terms of geography, pricing, markets and product, Xstrata Coal is a dynamic company that is leading the way in todays world coal market.
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