Senior Projects Metallurgist

Simberi Gold Company Limited forms part of the St Barbara Group. Our Simberi Operations consists of an open cut mine on the northernmost island in the Tabar group of islands in the province of New Ireland in Papua New Guinea. Our vision is to grow sustainably and create enduring, positive impacts for the people and communities touched by our operations.

Now is an exciting time for our business and for our people. We’re going through a period of significant change and are gaining momentum in transforming our business. We’re looking for people who are ready to grow through opportunity and build a bright future with us.​​

We are currently seeking a Senior Projects Metallurgist to join our team. This is a three-year maximum term full time position at our Simberi Operation. Your work location is Papua New Guinea, working a 21/14 FIFO Roster from any Australian capital city.

Reporting to the Manager Processing you will contribute to optimise the extraction and processing of gold in the Processing Department to safely achieve maximum gold recovery and throughput through metallurgical project delivery.

The opportunity

• Supporting the delivery of capital and operational projects within the gold processing facility.
• Managing engineering design, project scoping, coordination of contractors and maintenance.
• Assisting the processing department in operational readiness, ensuring seamless integration of projects into ongoing plant operations.
• Optimising plant safety and production performance by ensuring projects are completed safely, on time and within budget as well as supporting management of operational performance systems.
• Participating in the design, scoping, and specification development for processing plant projects (e.g. plant improvements, repairs, debottlenecking) utilising the services of external design engineers.
• Reviewing engineering drawings, P&IDs, equipment specifications, and ensure compliance with relevant Australian Standards and site requirements.
• Overseeing the implementation of processing projects from concept through to commissioning and handover.
• Coordinating contractors, vendors, and internal resources to ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Assisting in planning and executing shutdowns related to project tie-ins or new equipment installations and managing department action registers.
• Developing spare parts lists, preventative maintenance plans and safe operating procedures and operations and maintenance training as required for all new installations.
• Providing project support to operations, maintenance, and metallurgical teams for troubleshooting and optimisation initiatives.
• Performing process calculations, equipment sizing, and modelling where required with support of vendors and design engineers.

Are you ready to come and build your future with us?

We need the best people. People who have drive, energy and are genuinely passionate about the work they do and provide a positive impact. Additionally, we need people who see a challenge as an opportunity for growth and value working with others towards a common goal.​

We would love to hear from you if you have​:   

• Degree in Chemical, Metallurgical, Process or Mechanical Engineering and/or Project Management in an operating environment.
• Extensive experience in the mining industry, preferably in gold processing plants.
• Demonstrated involvement in projects implementation, engineering design, or plant upgrades.
• Strong understanding of gold processing technologies (e.g. crushing, milling, gravity separation, leaching, adsorption, elution, and tailings management).
• Familiar with project management principles and processes.
• High level of enthusiasm for the work with high performance goals for self and team.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Solid commitment to safety and safe work practices.
• Previous expat experience in a developing country & challenging environment would be desirable. 

 For further information on St Barbara and to apply for this role, please visit: https://stbarbara.com.au/working-with-us/current-opportunities

At Simberi Gold Company Limited, we’re committed to finding the best fit for every role. We are a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming diversity in all its forms. All qualified applicants will be given equal consideration, regardless of their race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.