Plant 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 Plant Metallurgist to join our team. permanent full-time position at our Simberi Operation. Your work location is Papua New Guinea, working a 21/14 Roster from Kavieng, Rabaul, Port Moresby, Lae, Mt Hagen, Madang, Goroka, Alotau, Wapenamanda, Popondetta, Hoskins, Wewak, Vanimo, or Tabar group of Islands. (Locals are encouraged to apply).

Reporting to the Senior Metallurgist, the Plant Metallurgist contributes to optimising the extraction and processing of Simberi Au in the Simberi Process Plant of Simberi Gold Operation. Simberi Gold Operation is designed to process up to 3 million tonnes per annum (3Mtpa) of dry ore feed. The operation is design for twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week, with an average feed rate of three hundred and seventy-five (375 t/h), and a design plant availability of 91.3%. Ore is sourced exclusively from Sorowar ore deposit or alternatively as a blend of Sorowar ore and ore sourced from numerous Simberi satellite ore bodies

Everyone at St Barbara Limited is required to understand and act in accordance with St Barbara’s values and policies and meet all relevant internal and external compliance obligations.

The role incumbent and manager will identify and review the specific compliance requirements of the role.

The opportunity

Technical Accountabilities

• Contributing to the health and safety of all personnel in the Processing Department.
• Ensuring systems and procedures within the processing department are adhered to and followed on an ongoing basis.
• Contributing to ensuring that the Processing Department delivers to plan in respect of production, recovery and cost per tonne.
• Maintain close liaison with Mine Geologists to optimize mill feed grade.
• Maintain close liaison with Process Plant Maintenance and Operating teams to optimize plant availability and utilisation, respectively.
• Contributing to ensuring that the Process Department meets it’s environmental, community and statutory obligations.
• Contributing to ensuring a constructive and creative environment for business improvement within the Processing Department.
• Contributing to timely and accurate reporting within the Processing Department.

 Scheduling accountabilities

• Managing the best use of your own time and other resources to achieve the required outcomes.

 People accountabilities

• Ensuring own work performance meets all role requirements; and taking appropriate professional development actions.

 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​:

Essential

• Behaviour consistent with St Barbara’s Values
• A degree qualification in a metallurgy or chemical engineering discipline
• At least (2) two years' experience in the mining industry, with appropriate experience in gold processing
• High level of enthusiasm for the work with high performance goals for self and team
• Strong analytical skills
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Good time management skills
• Work effectively with people
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient in computers including Microsoft Office applications.

 Desirable

• Experience with CITEC, SCADA, PRONTO and PI systems
• Administrative skills

For further information on the Simberi Operations and to apply for this role, please visit: 

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 Closing date: Thursday, 24 July 2025 at close of business.

Please submit your Applications, CVs, and Supporting documents (all merged in one PDF document)

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.