Senior Process Operator
Job Description
Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd
FIFO from Perth | 8/6 days, 7/7 nights rotating roster at Granny Smith
2IC/Leading Hand role with an established global gold producer
Develop your leadership skills and drive a high-performing team
The Opportunity
As a Senior Process Operator (2IC / Leading Hand), you'll be hands-on ensuring smooth operations of the processing plant, whilst providing vital support to the Process Shift Supervisor in safely meeting processing targets.
You'll lead shift troubleshooting, mentor Process Operators, and drive recovery targets in-line with health, safety, and environmental standards.
Reporting to the Process Shift Supervisor, this is an opportunity for a skilled operator to take on a senior role with an established gold producer. If you're looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you!
Why Join Gold Fields?
Permanent role with a leading gold producer operating long-life mines
6% site allowance + quarterly bonus scheme
Monthly private health insurance allowance
6 weeks annual leave, pro-rata long service leave after 5 years
18 weeks parental leave
Cultural leave equivalent to one weeks paid leave (aligned to rostered hours)
Direct 1 - 1.5 hour flight from Perth + FIFO parking discount
$10K employee referral bonus
Skills & Qualifications:
Significant mineral processing experience (preferably gold), ideally at a 2IC/Leading Hand level
Strong knowledge of gold processing operations and experience across the full circuit (crushing, grinding, CIL/CIP, gravity, adsorption, elution & electrowinning, tailings management, etc)
Strong experience operating and monitoring processing equipment and control systems, as well as proven ability to diagnose and troubleshoot issues
Leadership skills with ability to coach and mentor others
Uncompromising commitment to safety, respect, responsibility and collaboration
Statutory Supervisor Certificate (S26) is advantageous
Competent user of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SAP and database management
Valid manual C Class Driver's Licence
About the Role:
Support and provide coverage for the Process Shift Supervisor, when required
Assist with training and mentoring less experienced Process Operators
Promote a strong safety culture and living our Vital Behaviours
Safely operate, monitor and optimise plant and equipment across all processing areas
Conduct inspections, troubleshoot and respond to plant and equipment abnormalities
Complete operational checks, log-sheets, reports and maintain production data
Coordinate daily work activities and delegating tasks to Process Operators
Work collaboratively with Metallurgy and Maintenance teams to optimise performance and achieve targets
Identify improvement opportunities to improve team efficiency and capability
About Gold Fields
At Gold Fields, we're proud to be one of the world's leading gold producers and more importantly, we're a team united by a commitment to safety, respect, and creating lasting value for our people and communities.
Join an organisation endorsed by WORK180 for our commitment to creating an environment where inclusion and belonging matter
We are committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce, and strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds
How to Apply
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