Energy Resources of Australia is a publicly listed company that has mined and produced uranium oxide from its Ranger mine in the beautiful and rugged Alligator Rivers area of the Northern Territory since 1980.  The open cut Ranger mine is on Aboriginal land, and is surrounded by, but separate from, the spectacular Kakadu National Park. As a key member of the Processing Department in the role of Production Metallurgist you will provide key technical support and output to the Processing Department in line with the operational needs of the business unit, as well as the greater Rio Tinto group. You will also be involved in identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities in consultation with your Team Leader.In this role, some of your responsibilities will include the following:

• Responsibility for the recording and reporting of daily, weekly, monthly and annual metallurgical accounts
• Ensuring Process Plant production and quality targets are met and or exceeded
• Conducting project work to improve and optimise Process Plant performance (including detailed laboratory test work and analysis)
• Ensuring sufficient inventories of all reagents and Process Plant consumables are available on site and that regular stock takes are performed
• Providing technical guidance, support and training to Processing and Maintenance employees. 
• Providing technical guidance to ERA on all metallurgical and operational matters as required

As the successful candidate, you will possess at least 3 years' experience in the area of metallurgy in mineral / chemical processing plants together with a tertiary qualification in Metallurgical Engineering, Minerals Processing Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Chemistry. You will have experience in process control of plant variables in addition to experience in one or more of the following areas: crushing/grinding/leaching/solvent extraction. Strong problem solving ability incorporating troubleshooting of technical and complex issues are a requirement of this role together with good communication skills (oral and written) will be highly regarded.  Experience with JKSIMMET, METSIM, MS Office, SAP or similar software is preferred as some of these will be required for this role. Rio Tinto provides a range of lucrative benefits to attract top quality candidates. Some of these benefits include:

• Generous remuneration and leave provisions with salary packaging available
• Full re-location assistance including temporary accommodation, and many other provisions
• A commitment to your wellbeing with health insurance subsidies for you and your family and subsidised gym / exercise membership
• A commitment to developing your talent with education assistance
• The opportunity to participate in the Rio Tinto Share Savings Plan

Working within a dynamic and friendly culture, in an operation renowned for its world class safety standards and high quality product, this, is an opportunity not to be missed.