Metallurgist

Job Location

Lihir Island

Workplace Type

Onsite

Recruiter Name

Talitha Couch

Pay Grade

Level 1

Closing Date

About Lihir

Lihir is one of the world's largest gold mining operations, located on Niolam Island in Papua New Guinea's New Ireland Province. The operation is renowned for its unique volcanic landscape and combines world-class mining and processing with a strong commitment to safety, sustainability, innovation and technical excellence.

The operation combines open-pit mining and gold processing in a remote island setting, supported by modern facilities and a culture focused on improving daily.

At Lihir, you'll be part of a team that is deeply connected to the island and the communities that call it home. We are committed to creating lasting benefits through local employment, training, scholarships and apprenticeship programs, while fostering a workplace where people look out for one another and succeed together.

With a culture grounded in safety, respect and delivering responsibly, Lihir offers the opportunity to develop your career while contributing to an operation that plays an important role in Papua New Guinea's economic and social development.

• Dimensions
• Purpose
• Essential Duties
• Training & Experience

Working Conditions

We are seeking a motivated Metallurgist to join our Processing team at Lihir Gold Mine, one of the world's largest gold mining operations.

As a Metallurgist, you will play a critical role in optimizing plant performance and maximizing gold recovery. Working closely with Processing Operations, Maintenance, and Mining teams, you will provide technical support, troubleshoot metallurgical issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to achieve production and budget targets.

This is an exciting opportunity for an early to mid-career metallurgist looking to develop their technical expertise within a large-scale, complex gold processing operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize plant performance to maximize gold production and recovery.
• Ensure operating parameters and metallurgical targets are achieved.
• Provide technical guidance and support to Operations teams.
• Investigate and resolve metallurgical and process-related issues.
• Collaborate with Mining teams to support ore planning and ore delivery.
• Analyze plant performance data and identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop and recommend process optimization initiatives.
• Support metallurgical accounting, reporting, and reconciliation activities.
• Contribute to achieving production, recovery, safety, and cost objectives.

About You

• You are a collaborative and analytical professional with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Required Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering, Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 3–10 years' experience in a metallurgical or mineral processing environment, preferably within gold processing.
• Strong understanding of metallurgical processes and plant operations.
• Experience analyzing process data and implementing performance improvements.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to build strong working relationships across Operations, Maintenance, and Mining teams.
• Strong communication and technical reporting skills.

If you feel that you could make a meaningful contribution in this role, we encourage you to discuss this opportunity with your current people leader and how it aligns with your longer term career goals.

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