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Process Operator

  • 492268
  • Western Australia (Site-Based), WA
  • Permanent - Full-time
  • Closing on: 8 Nov 2026

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 operate two long-life assets: Golden Grove in Western Australia and Capricorn Copper in Queensland, with support offices in Perth and Brisbane.

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

Empower your future with us; apply now.

Candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment testing, including medical, respiratory mask fit testing, drug and alcohol screening, national police clearance, reference checks, and qualifications / licences checks.

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