Processing Superintendent

Description

We are looking for a Processing Superintendent to join our Eva Copper Project. Reporting to the General Manager Business Readiness, you will provide visible leadership across the processing function, ensuring safety, operational excellence and production performance remain at the forefront of all activities. You will lead the transition from commissioning into operations while building a capable, engaged and accountable processing team.

Working closely with maintenance, metallurgy, mining, laboratories, project teams and contractors, you will drive plant performance through strong planning, collaboration and continuous improvement

Harmony is committed to supporting local and regional employment. We strongly encourage applications from people living in Cloncurry, Mount Isa, Townsville and surrounding North Queensland communities.

For days worked on site, local and regional work arrangements include DIDO from Cloncurry and Mount Isa. FIFO arrangements from Brisbane or Townsville are also available where applicable, with connecting travel. The roster is 8 days on, 6 days off.

Responsibilities

• Lead processing operational readiness, commissioning activities and plant handover. 
• Provide strong safety leadership and champion critical risk controls. 
• Build and lead a high-performing processing operations team. 
• Drive production outcomes across throughput, recovery, concentrate quality and plant availability. 
• Coordinate closely with maintenance and technical teams to maximise reliability and operational performance. 
• Manage operating budgets, resources and production planning activities. 
• Lead incident investigations, risk reviews and continuous improvement initiatives. 
• Deliver accurate operational reporting and support strategic decision-making

About you

You are an experienced processing leader with a strong background in mineral processing operations and a passion for building high-performing teams. You thrive in dynamic environments and are motivated by the opportunity to help establish a world-class operation from the ground up.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Significant leadership experience within mineral processing, concentrator or continuous-process operations.
• Proven experience leading supervisors and multidisciplinary operational teams.
• Strong knowledge of crushing, grinding, flotation, thickening, filtration and associated processing systems.
• Experience managing production plans, plant constraints, operational risks and performance improvement initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, planning and decision-making capability.
• A demonstrated commitment to safety leadership and continuous improvement

 

Qualifications

• Certificate/Diploma level qualifications in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Mineral Processing or a related discipline. 
• Experience commissioning, starting up or ramping up a new processing plant.
• Copper concentrator commissioning experience.
• Exposure to EPC project environments.
• Experience with SCADA, DCS and advanced process control system. 

 

What are the benefits of working for Harmony?

• The opportunity to work for an international mining company with a diverse workforce.
• Eligible to participate in the company bonus scheme.
• Corporate / discounted rates with Medibank and access to Harmony’s rewards and discounts scheme.

If you believe you have the skills, knowledge and experience to fulfil this role, please submit your application online. Please include a Cover Letter which outlines how your skills and experience align with this role.

Salary will be negotiated commensurate with experience.

To learn more about Harmony, please visit our website www.harmony.co.za 

Please note:

All candidates must have the right to live and work in Australia to be considered for this role. 

We thank all applicants for your interest and the time taken to submit your application. While we consider all suitable applicants, only those short-listed for screening will be contacted.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical screen, including drug and alcohol testing.