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Be ready to walk through a plant metallurgy problem you owned end-to-end: data you used, hypothesis, trial, and measured outcome on recovery, grade, or stability. Expect questions on mass balance, sampling bias, reagent control, and how you work with operators under production pressure. Prepare clear questions on which circuit, which commodities, roster, and reporting line at the Mount Isa site.
Strong fit if you want hands-on plant metallurgy with a major resources employer (Glencore) in a remote Queensland mining centre rather than a corporate or R&D desk role. Less ideal if you need remote work (this listing is on-site) or a role dominated by lab-only or pure research work without production ownership.
As a plant metallurgist at Glencore in the Mount Isa area, a typical day centres on production metallurgy: tracking circuit performance, reviewing assays and plant data, troubleshooting recovery or grade issues with operators and supervisors, and recommending setpoint or reagent changes. Expect shift handover notes, safety and process-control checks, sampling follow-ups, and short written updates so the plant meets throughput, recovery, and product-quality targets.
No. The listing is for Parkside, Mt Isa (on-site; remote flag is 0).
Parkside, Mount Isa, Queensland, 4825, Australia.
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METALLURGIST - PLANT at Glencore in Parkside, Mt Isa About This Position Glencore is seeking a skilled Metallurgist to join our team in Mount Isa, Queensland. This part-time role offers an opportunity to contribute to the continued success of our plant operations through smelting, data analysis, and problem-solving. The successful candidate will play a vital role in maintaining the ISA SMELT operation while advancing their career within Glencore. Your Responsibilities Conduct smelting processes to ensure optimal performance of the plant Analyze data related to metallurgical operations for process improvement Solve complex technical problems and provide innovative solutions Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency What You Bring A degree in Metallurgy or a closely related field Proven experience in metallurgical operations, preferably in the mining industry Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Familiarity with smelting processes and data analysis tools Excellent communication and teamwork abilities Why Join Glencore At Glencore, you'll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that values innovation and continuous improvement. Our commitment to safety, sustainability, and technological advancement creates a rewarding career path for our employees. Join us in Mount Isa and contribute to the growth of one of Australia's leading mining companies. Next Steps Mt Isa Mines are currently advertising for a Plant Metallurgist. To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.
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