Multiple FIFO opportunities across Western Australia
Gold processing plants and lithium concentrators
Long-term, contract and permanent roles available

The Opportunities

Mining Employment Services is seeking experienced Process Operators for a range of gold and lithium operations across Western Australia.

We are working with established mine operators, processing plants and growing project teams requiring reliable operators for immediate and upcoming vacancies.

Opportunities may include:

Gold processing plants

Lithium concentrators

Crushing and screening circuits

Grinding and classification

Flotation

CIL and CIP circuits

Leaching and adsorption

Thickening and filtration

Reagents and chemical handling

Paste plants and tailings facilities

ROM and stockpile operations

Control room operations

A variety of FIFO rosters, project locations and employment options are available.

What You’ll Be Doing

Depending on the operation and your experience, responsibilities may include:

Operating and monitoring fixed-plant processing equipment

Conducting regular plant inspections and field rounds

Identifying and reporting plant faults or performance issues

Monitoring operating parameters and process conditions

Starting, stopping and isolating equipment

Taking process samples and completing basic testing

Completing production and shift reports

Assisting with shutdowns and minor maintenance activities

Maintaining clean and safe work areas

Working closely with maintenance, metallurgy and control room teams

What You’ll Need

To be considered, candidates will generally require:

Previous process plant or fixed-plant operating experience

Gold or lithium processing experience

Experience within mining, mineral processing or heavy industry

A strong understanding of workplace safety procedures

The ability to work effectively within a production team

A current Australian driver’s licence

Australian working rights

The ability to complete a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol screen

Experience with crushing, grinding, flotation, CIL, CIP, leaching, filtration or control room operations will be highly regarded.

Tickets such as Working at Heights, Confined Space, Gas Testing, Forklift, EWP, Loader or Skid Steer may also be advantageous.

Why Register with MES?

Mining Employment Services has specialised in mining recruitment since 1995 and works directly with mining companies and processing operations throughout Western Australia.

By applying through MES, you can access:

Multiple opportunities through one application

Gold and lithium processing roles

Contract and permanent positions

A variety of FIFO rosters and locations

Competitive site rates

Confidential discussions about your next move

Opportunities that may not yet be publicly advertised

You do not need to be immediately available. We also want to hear from experienced operators considering a move in the coming weeks or months.