Process Technician – Leading Hand
Reporting to the Process Supervisor the Process Technician – Leading Hand is responsible for assisting in overseeing daily operation of the processing plant ensuring safe, efficient and continuous production. This hand-on role involves providing guidance to processing technicians, technical trouble shooting to achieve production targets and ensuring fixed and mobile plant are operated in a safe and efficient manner in compliance with safety and environmental standards.
Key Responsibilities:
• Work closely with the Process Supervisor and assist in leading a team of process technicians to achieve production targets safely and efficiently
• Operate and maintain a range of processing equipment including crushers, mills, CIL and electrowinning circuits
• Operate mobile machinery including IT loader, skidsteer, forklift, excavator in a safe and efficient manner
• Inspect and monitor plant performance regularly and troubleshoot operational issues to minimise downtime and achieve production targets
• Ensure compliance with all site safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Accurately complete shift logs, inspections, pre-starts, hazard reports, and safety documentation.
• Ensure ongoing training and development of processing personnel to attain key competencies and meet site standards and legislative requirements
About you:
• Minimum 5 years experience in a base metal processing environment
• Strong understanding of metallurgical processes and plant operations relating to crushing, milling, leaching, gravity and the elution circuit as well as control room and water management
• Proven Isolation and/or Permit to Work operational experience
• Highly autonomous, organized, self-starting and proactive team player with ability to multi-task and lead effectively
• Proven leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Mobile machinery licenses desirable including skid steer, forklift, front end loader, excavator
• Current class C manual licence
• Mining Supervisor G1,G8,G9 (desirable)
• Enterprise trainer and assessor (desirable)
• Reasonable computer skills including MS Office suite
Nestled 120kms south of Townsville, in the vibrant landscapes of north-east Queensland, Ravenswood Gold Mine stands as a testament to both a rich legacy and the forefront of innovation. Ravenswood Gold is a private Australian company jointly owned by EMR Capital (EMR) and Golden Energy and Resources Limited (GEAR).
What we Offer:
• Working at a well-established mining operation with a projected lifespan exceeding ten years
• Support from a team with extensive industry and site knowledge and experience
• DIDO on an 8:6 7:7 roster
• Accommodation and meals provided
Applications should include the following documentation in PDF format:
• Cover letter addressing suitability as outlined above.
• Internal applicants are encouraged to apply
All applicants will be subject to a current Police check and Pre-Employment Medical.
Ravenswood Gold acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Country on which we walk, live and work. We recognise their long history on the lands upon which our operations exist today and the care they gave to these lands for thousands of years. We pay our respect to their cultures and Elders past, present and future, and recognise their continuing connection to land, air and sea.
Ravenswood Gold specifically acknowledges the Birriah People who are the Traditional Owners of the Country where the Ravenswood Gold Mine operates, the Bindal People who are the Traditional Owners of the Country where the Ravenswood Gold Townsville office and warehouse are located and the Yuggera and Turrbal People who are the Traditional Owners of the Country where the Ravenswood Gold head office is located in Brisbane.
