Metallurgist  [Jan.26, 2010]

Location: QLD, Australia

A key player on the world minerals stage, Consolidated Rutile Limited (CRL) is a high volume mineral sand mining and processing business with sites located in Brisbane and North Stradbroke Island. A subsidiary of Unimin Australia Limited, CRL is part of a network of over 35 operations and more than 900 employees nationwide. As a subsidiary of Unimin Corporation USA, Unimin Australia and in turn CRL, form part of SCR Sibelco NV, one of the world's leading industrial mineral producers.

The company values are focused on the achievement of best practice through continuous improvement in all areas of the business. Health and Safety is at the core of these values, as we target zero harm in CRL.

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated, safety-conscious and team-spirited individual to become an integral member of the Consolidated Rutile metallurgical team based on North Stradbroke Island. In an environment of continuous improvement and high health and safety standards, there is scope to exercise initiative and make significant contributions to our operations.

Consolidated Rutile dredge and dry mine 50 million tonnes of sand per year, for processing through floating concentrators at both the Enterprise & Yarraman mine sites. Rutile, zircon and ilmenite concentrate product streams are then exported for final separation at the processing plant in Brisbane.

Reporting to the Senior Metallurgist, the role is responsible for providing technical support to the dredging and concentrating operations t both mine sites and at Pinkenba processing plant, to ensure that product quality targets are achieved and mineral recovery is optimised. The role will be responsible for identifying, evaluation and implementation of projects to improve the business.

This is a diverse and challenging role and will appeal to career minded individuals who enjoy the hands on challenges associated with a mining and processing environment.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate good communication and team skills, and will possess tertiary qualifications in Minerals Processing, Chemical Engineering or Metallurgy, complemented by experience in the minerals processing industry. A sound knowledge of process control systems will also be highly regarded.

CRL is an equal opportunity employer and values the contribution of a diverse workforce.

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

Applications (cover letter & CV) can be sent via the careers page on our web site at www.consrutile.com.au no later than Sunday 7th February, 2010. Telephone enquiries can be made to Human Resources on 07 3909 4523

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