Process Operator
- Join a leading mining company as a Process Operator.
- Work on a 2:2 roster in a FIFO role from Perth or Geraldton.
- Contribute to the production of zinc, lead, and copper concentrates.
- Mining / Oil & Gas / Utilities
- Mineral Processing
- WA Other
- Permanent / Full Time
31/8/2026
- 2:2 family friendly roster, FIFO from Perth or Geraldton, 1-hour travel time
- Long-term employment potential at a long-life mine (10+ years)
- Excellent camp with good rooms, amenities, award winning food, and 5G comms
What this Role Offers
- Well-structured expert training and development pathways for team members.
- Leadership opportunities for those who strive to better themselves within the department.
- A chance to have input and contribute to plant improvement projects.
- Work in a technically complex processing circuit, including triple sequential flotation.
About the Opportunity
An opportunity has arisen for a Process Operator to join our Golden Grove operation in Western Australia. In this role, you will report to the Mill Production Supervisor and work on a 2:2 roster (day and night shift). Your focus will be on supporting the production of zinc, lead, and copper concentrates, ensuring compliance with operating strategies.
Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Operating plant and equipment efficiently to meet production targets and operational goals.
- Performing routine clean-up duties to ensure plant equipment is safe and properly maintained.
- Ensuring that hazards and sources of loss are identified, evaluated, controlled, reported, and corrected.
- Maintaining accurate records, including shift logs, reports, and daily variances.
- Adhering to site standards and procedures while actively participating in safety initiatives.
About You
Our ideal candidate will have a background as a process operator in mineral processing plants.
Other key skills, experience, and qualifications:
- Exposure to crushing, grinding, flotation, and dewatering circuits.
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word and Outlook).
- A current C-class driver’s licence (manual).
About 29Metals and Golden Grove
29Metals is an ASX-listed mining company producing copper and other base and precious metals critical to the global energy transition. Headquartered in Melbourne, we also have support offices in Perth and Brisbane.
We operate two long-life assets: Golden Grove in Western Australia and Capricorn Copper in Queensland, along with a portfolio of exploration interests, including a strategic tenement package and a project in Redhill, Chile.
Golden Grove is a high-grade underground mining operation producing copper, zinc, and precious metals. With a mine life exceeding 10 years, it has strong potential for further extension. The site is currently undergoing an expansion, including the development of a new mine, the extension of existing operations, and major infrastructure upgrades.
Next Steps
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