BARTO GOLD MINING
Barto Gold is an Australian Gold explorer, developer, and producer who has been operating since 2009 and is focused on gold exploration and production in Western Australia. The operation consists of a 1.8Mtpa processing plant, three active underground mines, three active open pit mines and new mines planned to start in 2026 as part of the companies 5-year plan and a vision to reach 150,000oz/pa by 2028
About the role:
Reporting to the Metallurgy Superintendent, the Plant Metallurgist will play a critical role in optimizing our processing and production operations. In this role, you will be responsible for improving metallurgical processes, enhancing production efficiency, and ensuring product quality meets our high standards. You will work closely with production teams, analyse metallurgical performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement innovative solutions to optimise gold recovery and process sustainability.
About you:
- The successful candidate will be a degree qualified Metallurgy/Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
- Minimum of 2-3 years' experience working on a gold processing plant.
- Current WA manual driver’s license.
- Conversant with equipment and operation details in the processing plant.
- Knowledge of theoretical and applied chemistry in wet assay, including sample preparation and AAS and Cynoprobe instrumental techniques.
- Knowledge of standard operating procedures in chemistry.
- Good understanding of applicable Health and Safety standards and codes of practice.
- Above average competency with demonstrated skills in spread sheet and presentation applications, word processing and database applications.
- Competent with use of SAP (desirable).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to interact proactively with management and staff at all levels of the organisation in the resolution of issues.
Desirable skills and experience include:
- Constantly improve metallurgical performance of processing plant by focusing on test work and evaluation of parameters.
- Ensuring addition of each reagent is at optimum usage.
- Planning metallurgical test work to improve gold recovery and plant performance.
- Identify opportunities to reduce operating costs.
- Provide effective technical support in the processing plant.
- Identify areas of improvement by presenting processing projects.
- Carry out assigned processing projects approved by Metallurgy Superintendent.
- Ensuring Process Technicians can operate and control the plant to required targets such as reagent addition, gold recovery and mill throughput.
- Fully understand the analytical quality and turnaround requirements of the processing, geology and metallurgy.
- Maintain a vigilant approach to identify, manage and improve technical issues relating to the processing plant and services.
- Determine mill blend in consultation with the Metallurgy Superintendent and Production Superintendents.
- Assist other Metallurgists duties when required.
- Provide assistance to the Senior Metallurgist when required.
Culture & Benefits:
If you are ready to step up to the challenges of this role, it can lead to greater opportunities for career growth and progression. With a competitive remuneration package and a challenging work environment with a growing vibrant company where your skills really can make a difference, this is a great opportunity to join this high-performing, close-knit processing team and play a role in developing a culture of excellence that motivates those around you.
- Discretionary Bonus
- Business Improvement Bonus
You must be able to pass pre-employment checks including a full medical, drug, and alcohol testing, and a police clearance.