About Us:
Victory Minerals Pty Ltd is a leading gold explorer and producer based in Victoria’s gold belt. We operate a high-grade underground gold mine and surface processing plant in Ballarat that has been consistently producing 30,000 to 40,000 ounces of gold annually since 2005. As our company continues to grow and evolve, we’re looking for talented individuals to contribute to our ongoing success.

Role:

We have an opportunity for a Processing Mill Technician to join our team, based in Ballarat.

This role is on a 4:3 roster (Mondays to Thursdays), 12-hour days, from 6am to 6pm for day shift, and 6pm to 6am night shift. There is a requirement to work public holidays.

This is a hands-on position, with an emphasis on safety, good communication and an opportunity to operate within a range of tasks including the Crushing and Screening Circuit, Gravity and Flotation Circuits, Gold Leaching Circuit, Tailings, Water Circuit and Reagent Mixing.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Operate the plant and optimise plant performance within established operating parameters
• Report any faults or problems to the maintenance team and assist the fitter with maintenance activities as required
• Undertake first level maintenance checks on equipment
• Properly record all operating data and log relevant information
• Undertake sampling and interpret assay results to optimise plant performance
• Assist the plant metallurgist to test, trial and improve plant performance
• Perform troubleshooting to help identify and resolve production issues
• Mix reagents for use in the leach plant
• Operate loader, Telehandler, EWP and forklift in accordance with achieved competencies

Qualifications and Experience:

Mandatory:

• Strong focus on safety
• Australian Drivers licence
• Reside within a 30 min proximity to Ballarat

Highly Desirable:

• Experience in mineral processing plants or crushing & screening circuits is desirable, operating experience in other related heavy industries is highly desirable
• Mechanical Trade background
• Previous experience working shift work

Benefits

This is a rare opportunity to combine a rewarding and challenging role, exceptional lifestyle offerings, all in a diversified-focused mining business. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are proud to reflect the diversities of the communities in which we live and work, and we are an Equal Opportunity employer.

How to Apply

If this role sounds like it’s for you, we would love to hear from you! Please click “Apply for this job” including your cover letter and resume. Candidates will be shortlisted as they come through, and interviews will commence shortly.

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