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Lihir Gold Limited (LGL) is a dynamic and globally competitive gold mining company with world-class operations in PNG, Australia, and West Africa, and a corporate base in Brisbane. LGL is one of Australia's top 50 ASX-listed companies, with more than 3,000 employees around the world and gold production exceeding one million ounces per year. LGL is pursuing an aggressive growth strategy to significantly boost gold production.

Mt Rawdon

Set in picturesque countryside in Central Queensland, the Mount Rawdon operation is located 15 minutes from the rural community of Mount Perry. The township is well serviced by all amenities, including medical, police and emergency services, schooling and quality accommodation options. This ideal residential position is also situated only a short drive to Bundaberg and the Fraser Coast, which offers a wealth of fishing and other recreational activities. Attractive salary and benefits package, as well as exciting career progression opportunities, is also on offer.

 

Senior Metallurgist

LGL has a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Metallurgist to join our team based in Mount Rawdon, Queensland. This role is responsible for managing metallurgical activities at the 100,000 ounce plant to ensure maximum recovery and efficiency in process and testing procedures. With several metallurgical projects planned for 2010-11 this role will be project focused, as the only Metallurgist on site you will need a demonstrated history of project delivery and ability to operate autonomously on site with the technical support of our Brisbane based Technical Service Team.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Over see the management of the operation of the Laboratory;
  • Monitor and review plant and lab operational parameters;
  • Report and make recommendations to the Mill Superintendent based on operational information and trends;
  • Conduct and manage plant related projects;
  • Assist the Mill Superintendent in the preparation of budgets and forecasts;
  • Achieve budgeted targets in all lab related areas and projects;
  • Implement safety programs to achieve Zero Harm objectives and targets.

Key to your success will be your enthusiasm, commitment and positive attitude. Your application should demonstrate the required competencies, which are:

  • Recognised Metallurgist / Chemical Engineering qualifications;
  • Substantial mining experience as a Mill / Plant Metallurgist;
  • Demonstrated skills in report writing, spreadsheets, databases, costing systems, Budgets and forecasts;
  • Plants upgrade experience is favourable;
  • Communication skills and the ability to influence across site.

Your challenge will be to add value to environmental, processing and metallurgical processes and operations and find previously unrecognised value in the way we do business. An attractive remuneration package including housing and incentive bonus will be offered to the successful candidate.

Applications close 14th March 2010.

LGL is not accepting referrals from Recruitment Agencies for this position. If you wish to be considered please submit your resume and application outlining your relevant experience directly to LGL Careers.
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