Plant Metallurgist  [Aug.22, 2008]

Location: WA, Australia

Job number:481830DC
CSG:Stainless Steel Materials
Site:Mt Keith Nickel Operation
Business / Project:Mt Keith Operation
Job type:Full Time - Permanent
Location:AU - Western Australia

Think Zero Harm

At BHP BiIliton, our vision for sustainable development is to be the company of choice - creating sustainable value for shareholders, employees, contractors, suppliers, customers, business partners and host communities. Central to our vision is our aspirational goal of Zero Harm to people, the environment and the community.

Further to this our people are our most significant asset and number one priority and therefore Zero Harm drives all our operations. A demonstrated commitment to health and safety leadership is a pre-requisite for being considered for any opportunities or career advancement within the business.

Think Place

As part of BHP Billiton’s Stainless Steel Material’s Group, Nickel West is the world’s third largest producer of nickel-in-concentrate, providing 16% of global production. Nickel West comprises five outstanding Western Australian-based assets, in terms of operating capability, scale, environmental standards, diversity, technology and development projects.

Mt Keith (MKO) is a world class nickel operation located approximately 900 km north-east of Perth, and contributes around one third of Nickel West's nickel concentrate, utilising the latest technology in mining and mineral processing. Boasting a modern purpose-built facility, the Mount Keith Village has plenty on offer, together with an attractive fly in fly out roster from Perth.

Think Opportunity

Making use of your skills and experience, this role offers you the chance to be part of a small, cohesive team of metallurgists at MKO. You’ll be actively involved in a number of the major business improvement initiatives, both current and planned. Through these activities you’ll develop a working relationship with some of the best technical development professionals within Nickel West and the broader BHP Billiton.

With challenge and diversity constantly on the horizon, you’ll expand your skills by working closely with both technical and production teams within MKO and our Technical Delivery Group. You’ll also have the chance to gain additional leadership experience, filling in for the Senior Project Metallurgist as required.

Think Purpose

Your primary objective is to undertake and coordinate projects to improve the performance of the MKO concentrator. You’ll also provide high level support to the Project and Production Metallurgists, and to the Technical Superintendent to assist them in achieving plant optimisation

Think Requirements

You must have a solid grounding in the principles of grinding, classification and flotation, while experience in SAG and ball mill operation will be highly regarded. You’ll have a tertiary qualification in Mineral Processing or related discipline, supported by strong written and verbal communication skills and solid report writing skills. Supervisory or leadership skills will be advantageous. You must also have proven ability to execute mineral processing projects.

Think Apply

Short listing for this position will commence on 1 September 2008 however we do reserve the right to close this position earlier than stated. To enable us to process your application as quickly as possible simply click here.

Please note: it is a requirement that all internal applicants advise their immediate line manager of their application.

This position is eligible for the BHP Billiton Employee Referral Program.

Advertised:21 Aug 2008 W. Australia Standard Time
Closing date:1 Sep 2008 5:00pm W. Australia Standard Time

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