Description

Contract Metallurgists - Plant Metallurgist and Senior Metallurgist Roles

We are recruiting for various site Metallurgists roles around Australia and overseas with a variety of rosters, location and commodities. FIFO / DIDO and residential opportunities. Experience is essential.

Contract duration varies from 3-6 months with immediate starts.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Overseeing day-to-day metallurgical operations on the plant
• Implementing metallurgical test work results and optimisation strategies
• Troubleshooting process issues and ensuring consistent recoveries
• Maintaining key process documentation and reporting
• Supporting the Metallurgy team in developing long-term metallurgical strategies
• Committing to health, safety, and environmental standards across all activities

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline
• Proficiency with metallurgical software and tools (e.g. Excel, metallurgical accounting systems)
• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in a similar role within the mining industry
• Demonstrated expertise in mineral processing and extractive metallurgy,
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to liaise effectively with various stakeholders
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Physical fitness to perform on-site duties in potentially challenging environments
• Willingness to work in remote locations and adapt to various roster patterns
• Valid driver's licence 
• Ability to obtain a Australian National Police Clearance
• Australian Working rights

Additional Info

COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU

SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.

SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Company Description

IMO, part of SGS, is Australia’s largest metallurgical group, delivering industry-leading consulting, test work, and operational support services for resource projects across the globe. Our dedicated team of consulting metallurgists partners with clients to meet their specific needs—from project development and geometallurgy to flowsheet design, feasibility studies, plant optimisation, due diligence, and client representation. This is an exciting time to be part of the mining and resources industry, with significant opportunities for long-term personal and professional development. Join a collaborative environment and gain exposure to over 200 years of combined metallurgical expertise across our team.