Metallurgist – Process Plant (FIFO) – Lihir Gold Mine

About the role

The Metallurgist will provide technical support and metallurgical expertise to optimise plant performance and maximise gold recovery at Lihir Gold Mine. Working closely with processing, maintenance and mining teams, you will analyse performance, support plant stability and drive continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical support to processing operations through metallurgical analysis, reporting and performance evaluation of plant circuits, equipment and systems.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to improve equipment and instrument performance and availability.
• Support plant stability by working closely with operational personnel and key stakeholders.
• Design, manage and execute plant trials, surveys and metallurgical test work to support operational performance and improvement initiatives.
• Identify process improvement and cost reduction opportunities while ensuring safe and effective metallurgical performance.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mineral Processing, Metallurgy or a related discipline.
• 3–10 years of site‑based metallurgical experience in a mining or mineral processing environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of metallurgical processes, laboratory operations and metallurgical accounting within a large‑scale mining operation.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and planning skills with the ability to work autonomously.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Required skills

• Metallurgical analysis and reporting.
• Process monitoring systems.
• Microsoft Office suite.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and annual performance incentive opportunities.
• Company‑funded FIFO travel and modern camp accommodation with ensuite, air‑conditioned rooms, Wi‑Fi and meals.
• Health, wellbeing and employee assistance programs.
• Ongoing learning, technical development and leadership training.
• Career opportunities across Newmont’s global operations.