Senior Metallurgist Production Support (Hydro/SX)Mining - Processing (Mining, Resources & Energy)Full timeAt BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.Come and be a part of this success.About Olympic DamOne of Australia's largest mines and a complex minerals processing operation, Olympic Dam, is unique in that we produce Copper, Uranium, Gold and Silver. The local township of Roxby Downs is an active and progressive community offering a variety of modern, well equipped housing, educational, health, sporting, leisure, shopping and cultural facilities.Please note this position is based at Olympic Dam, operating on a 5/2/4/3/9/5 FIFO or residential arrangement.About the RoleWe are currently looking for a Senior Metallurgist on site at Olympic Dam to join the Processing and Refinery Production Support team. You will be collaborating with Operations, Maintenance and Technical team members to deliver excellence in plant operation, for the Hydromet and Solvent Extraction unit operations.The Production Support Team, for Processing and Refinery, offers access to a wide range of unit operations including: grinding, flotation, leaching, copper solvent extraction, uranium solvent extraction, electrowinning, electrorefining and gold/silver refining.Reporting to a Superintendent Production Support you will be part of a team responsible for developing operating strategies, investigating performance variance, optimising performance and implementing improvements.In this role you will:Focus on creating a culture of care by being a visible safety leader and engaging the operation teamsFoster effective and productive working relationships across all internal and external stakeholdersExercise a proficient level of technical knowledge and expertise to independently make informed decisionsIdentify, develop and deliver small process improvement projectsConduct thorough investigations into plant performance issues and implement sustainable solutionsDrive adherence to standardised practices to improve production, efficiency and recoveryAnticipate changes in operating conditions against processing performance to evaluate the effectiveness of significant changes and communicate impacts on the operational plansAbout YouDemonstrate the confidence to lead by example, hold yourself and others accountable and coach others in ‘Safety Leadership'Highly engaged, collaborative and committed to building mutually beneficial relationships across functional teamsDemonstrated continuous improvement initiativesDegree qualified in Metallurgy, Chemical or Process EngineeringHow to ApplyPlease apply before 24 December 2024About Our ProcessAt BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.Supporting a Diverse WorkforceThe size, stability and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a best-in-class employee share program. We know there are many aspects of our employees' lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.At BHP, we know that we are strengthened by diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to making BHP a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be at their best every day.
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