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Process Technician

Employer
First Quantum Minerals
Location
Australia, Australia
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Nov 18, 2020

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Category
Mill & Metallurgy, Technicians
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English
First Quantum (Ravensthorpe Nickel Operation - RNO) is currently searching for experienced Process Technician to join our team.

This is a unique & challenging opportunity to work on one of the world's most complex mineral processing plants. Family Friendly 8:6 Roster - Travel in company time. FIFO from Perth, BIBO from Albany, Esperance & local areas.

Working for us at RNO will enable career development, whilst being exposed to one of the worlds' most complex mineral processing facilities. It is also in one of the world's most beautiful areas, with the Fitzgerald River National Park, 12 Mile Beach and the picturesque historic town of Hopetoun in close proximity to the mine site. Working an 8/6 roster, you can DIDO or be relocated to company housing

The areas we cover include:

* A Beneficiation circuit, consisting of crushers and grinding mills with associated support systems and process circuits including conveying systems, vibrating screens, centrifugal and P.D pumps, pipework and cyclones, various sized tankage with agitation.

* A Leach circuit consisting of High Pressure Acid Leach Trains which include autoclaves and associated support systems, HP vessels, HP centrifugal and P.D. pumps and pipework also an Atmospheric Leach circuit with associated centrifugal pumps, pipework and various sized tankage with agitation.

* A Hydro circuit with associated centrifugal pumps, pipework and various sized tankage with agitation, pressure and vacuum filters including associated support systems.

* A Utilities plant which includes a Sulphuric Acid plant, steam turbines and diesel generators for power generation, desalination plant, and air compressors.

More detailed information:
  • Oversee continuous production by execution of the operating plan
  • Coordinating shift resources with Supervisors to ensure plant production is maintained
  • Direct process control activities to achieve the operating plan, coaching Control Room Operators on process performance
  • Development and updating of operating documentation
  • Direct breakdown maintenance team and coordinate resources to limit plant downtime
  • Act as the point of contact and decision maker for changes in resources across the plant areas as dictated by plant conditions
  • Ensure that all risks have been identified, managed and a safe working environment is maintained
  • Provide accurate feedback so that appropriate and corrective action and planning can be implemented


Specific requirements you will need:
  • Experience working in a complex processing environment
  • Basic understanding of hydro-metallurgical processes
  • certificate 3 or greater in processing operations desired
  • Proven working experience in a Power Station (steam turbines & diesel generators) or Sulphuric Acid Plant - Very Highly Regarded


First Quantum recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, disability, age etc. - to see more visit GoRNO.com.au .

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