Plant Metallurgist- Hope Downs 4
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Rio Tinto is a leading international mining group headquartered in the UK. Rio Tinto's business is finding, mining, and processing mineral resources. Major products are aluminium, copper, diamonds, energy (coal and uranium), gold, industrial minerals (borax, titanium dioxide, salt, talc) and iron ore. Activities span the world but are strongly represented in Australia and North America with significant businesses in South America, Asia, Europe and southern Africa.
As the second largest supplier to global iron ore trade, we provide unrivalled flexibility through our world-class network of 14 mines, three port terminals and 1,400 kilometre rail system in Western Australia's Pilbara region. We're about to undertake the largest mining project in Australia to expand our annual capacity to 283 million tonnes per annum, on a pathway to 333 million tonnes. Along with our innovative Mine of the Future™ programme, we're producing more tonnes, more efficiently. As a valued team member, we will offer you commitment to a safe working environment, a highly competitive salary package and the chance to develop your career at the forefront of mining.
Hope Downs 4 is Rio Tinto Iron Ore's latest greenfield mine, with initial pre-strip mining operations to commence in July 2012. Located 30 km north-west of Newman and approximately 40 km south-east of Hope Downs 1, Hope Downs 4 has an estimated mine life of 15 years. Hope Downs 4 includes an open-cut mine and process plant to provide a nominal throughput capacity of 15 (MTPA) of saleable ore product.
Reporting to the Plant Superintendent, the primary purpose of the Plant Metallurgist is to provide technical support and leadership for the operations staff at Hope Downs to ensure delivery of the agreed production plan.
Your duties will include, but are not limited to;
· Identify cost saving initiatives through continuous improvement process - Have involvement in one cost saving initiative per assessment period.
· Identify and communicate forthcoming capital & equipment requirements through the mine planning process.
· Provide data and write Capital expense applications
· Project management
· Ensure plant capacity is fully optimized and production targets are met.
· Manage the Screen media and Identify areas for potential cost savings.
· Monitor and report on quality control of product.
· Ensure train load out circuit is fully optimized and production targets are met.
· Preparation of production and cost reports as required
· Daily report writing and monitoring of plant and train load out circuits.
This is an excellent career development opportunity for a degree qualified candidate who has proven experience within a metallurgy role. Your excellent people skills and ability to relate with all levels of the organisation will be essential for your success in the role.
If you are looking for a role that provides challenge as well as opportunity, apply today!
Applications close 09/07/12
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