Want to contribute to a sustainable future? Join Lynas Rare Earths, the world’s only significant supplier of separated rare earth materials outside of China, as we continue to meet global market needs for sustainably produced rare earth products.
Lynas Rare Earths is an ethical and environmentally responsible producer of rare earth materials. Boasting a life of mine of 20+ years, our materials are used in many future-facing applications, including electronics, wind turbines and hybrid and electric vehicles.
Our Rare Earths deposit in Mt Weld, Western Australia, is acknowledged as one of the highest-grade Rare Earths mine in the world– so you’re joining a very unique team!
Lynas Rare Earths is seeking a highly experienced Superintendent Process Control (Metallurgy) to lead process optimisation and metallurgical performance across our Mt Weld operation. This is a FIFO position from Perth to our Mt Weld Operations on an 8/6 roster.
This is a sterling opportunity to work in a brand-new concentrator plant, expanding on the Australian mining industry’s mineral processing collective knowledge, and adding to the rare earths’ commodity’s prosperous future.
Reporting to the WA Process Improvement Team Manager, you will lead a team of Senior and Plant Metallurgists to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant performance through the effective application of automation, control strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives. Considers the technical aspects of the operation at Mt Weld’s concentrator, in terms of efficiency, accuracy and optimization are continuously monitored and kept at optimum levels of performance.
The position plays a critical role in supporting production targets, operational stability, and compliance with Lynas’s standards.
As a highly valued member of the Lynas Rare Earths team, you will:
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Be accountable for Mt Weld’s concentrator rare earths recovery and product quality
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Lead process control and metallurgical optimisation activities
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Drive continuous improvement and troubleshooting initiatives
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Oversee metallurgical accounting, and data integrity
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Support process design documentation, commissioning, and operational projects
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Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Projects, and downstream stakeholders
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Mentor metallurgists, graduates, and laboratory personnel
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Promote strong HSE, quality, and process safety standards
What you will bring to the team:
- Degree in Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, Chemical or Process Engineering
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8–10 years’ experience within mining, mineral processing, or heavy industry
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Proven leadership experience within a processing plant environment
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Strong background in process optimisation and continuous improvement
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Experience with SCADA systems and BI tools highly regarded
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Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
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Minimum WA unencumbered C class drivers’ license, or above
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Candidates with the following desirable qualifications and experience will be highly regarded:
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Flotation, Hydrometallurgy, Pyrometallurgy, Water Treatment
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Dangerous goods and process safety
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Radiation Safety Officer registration
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Business, Management, Leadership or Economics degree
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Strong commitment to safety, operational excellence, and team development
We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.
