Metallurgist jobs in Western Australia

Independent Metallurgical Operations Pty Ltd (IMO), part of SGS, is Australia’s largest metallurgical group, delivering industry-leading consulting, test work, and operational support services for resource projects across the globe. Our dedicated team of consulting metallurgists partners with clients to meet their specific needs—from project development and geometallurgy to flowsheet design, feasibility studies, plant optimisation, due diligence, and client representation. This is an exciting time to be part of the mining and resources industry, with significant opportunities for long-term personal and professional development. Join a collaborative environment and gain exposure to over 200 years of combined metallurgical expertise across our team.

IMO is looking for a project focused Metallurgist to join our team.

Key Responsibilities include, however not limited to:

• Manage metallurgical projects, ranging from testwork programs, due diligences or involvement with study management.
• Provide a high level of customer service to clients, both internally and externally.
• Creating and maintaining strong relationships with personnel, external suppliers, consultants, contractors and other key stakeholders through regular and effective communication.
• Maintain a high level of communication with the lead metallurgist to completely understand and clarify the scope of work and project data interpretation. (i.e. Project kick-off meetings)
• Take personal ownership and accountability for all aspects of project data management, folder management, collation and manipulation throughout project delivery.

To be successful you will have:

• Degree in Extractive Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or similar.
• Experience with some metallurgical commodities and unit operations.
• Strong written communication and verbal skills.
• Effective planning and time management skills.
• Effective project management skills.
• A degree of competency in Microsoft Office.
• Laboratory experience preferred.
• Some exposure to operational sites

WHY WORK FOR SGS?

Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS.

• As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible and hybrid work
• Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations
• Corporate health & wellbeing offers
• Ongoing learning & development
• Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)
• SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback

COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU

SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.

SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.