Metallurgy Superintendent - 8:6 FIFO from Perth

About the role

Catalyst Metals owns and operates the Plutonic Gold Mine in the Eastern Gascoyne region of Western Australia, which is expanding underground. Reporting to the Process Manager, the Metallurgy Superintendent leads the metallurgical function of the processing plant to maximise gold recovery, production performance and operational efficiency. The role provides technical direction to the Processing team, oversees metallurgical accounting and reporting, and drives optimisation projects, working with Operations, Mining and Geology.

Key responsibilities

• Lead metallurgical activities to maximise gold recovery, plant performance and budgeted production outcomes.
• Monitor plant performance, operating parameters and reagent consumption to meet targets and budgets.
• Manage metallurgical accounting, forecasting and reporting with high accuracy and technical integrity.
• Mentor and support Metallurgy, Laboratory, Gold Room and Processing personnel, promoting safety and continuous improvement.
• Identify, evaluate and deliver metallurgical optimisation projects.
• Manage metallurgical test work programs and give technical input to mine planning, annual budgeting and life-of-mine planning.
• Oversee toll treatment campaigns and manage metallurgy-related contracts and service providers.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Minerals Processing or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in metallurgical operations, preferably in gold processing.
• Proven leadership experience and ability to mentor teams.
• Western Australian Statutory Supervisor (Section 26) qualification.
• Current WA Manual Driver's Licence.
• Professional membership with AusIMM or an equivalent body is highly regarded; Western Australian Site Senior Executive (SSE) qualification is also highly regarded.

What we offer

• 8:6 roster promoting work-life balance.
• Health insurance eligibility.
• Salary sacrifice options including novating leasing and airport car parking.
• Exposure to a growing underground operation and supportive site leadership team.
• Ongoing development and internal progression opportunities.