Description:
Metallurgist – Planning (6 Months Fixed-Term)
Smelting & Refining, Tech Services & Planning – Production Planning
Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
Ref. No. 102850
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Smelting and Refining Technical Services department to join the production planning team, primarily supporting the Mount Isa Mines Copper and Lead Smelters.
For 100 years, Mount Isa has been a thriving city, acting as the hub for regional business, transport, services and government in North West Queensland. The city offers an array of leisure activities, from dining and cinema to outdoor adventures like fishing and camping. With Mount Isa Mines, you get the best of both worlds – a thriving career and a fulfilling lifestyle.
Mount Isa Mines
Mount Isa Mines is one of the world's largest mining complexes. We operate two mining and processing streams, copper and zinc-lead-silver, to deliver natural resources of enduring value in modern society.
At Mount Isa Mines, we believe in our people. We cultivate an environment of professionalism, ownership, and innovation while prioritizing safety and well-being. Our employee rewards program, market-leading superannuation, and commitment to professional development set us apart. Learn more about Mount Isa Mines at www.mountisamines.com.au
The Role
The core role of the Technical Services department is to provide technical support to the assets to meet their business goals. Reporting to the Senior Planning Metallurgist, this position is a 6 months fixed-term residential role, on a standard roster configuration, which can be negotiated.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Work in a team of Planning Metallurgists in the delivery of production planning related tasks.
- Implementation & integration of metal accounting system with current reporting systems.
- Evaluation of potential feedstock for the smelter assets.
- Report on variance to the production plans on weekly and monthly time-scales.
- Conduct monthly metal reconciliations.
- Effective stakeholder engagement to roll out and implement production plans and metal accounting improvements.
You will have the following skillset and attributes:
- A degree in an Extractive Metallurgy related discipline.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in production, projects and planning for pyrometallurgical industries.
- Understanding of smelting systems and processes and their inter-relationships.
- Ability to communicate effectively to a wide variety of stakeholders.
- Strong data analytical skills with Excel, PI System, Power Query.
- Familiar with metallurgical accounting software.
Benefits:
- Competitive Remuneration packaged with 13% superannuation.
- Benefits program including discounts with Health Insurance providers, online and in-store discounts through Glencore Rewards, Employee Referral Program, Recognition and Reward programs.
- Fantastic professional development opportunities with leadership development programs, ambassador Programs and more;
- Unrivalled career opportunities.
For further information, please contact: Leanne Kretschmann, Recruitment Advisor on 0439 875 396.
Applications Close: 08:00am, Thursday 10th April 2025