Process Operator

Vault Minerals Limited is a leading intermediate gold producer listed on the ASX, with a diversified portfolio of operating assets across Western Australia and Canada. Formerly known as Red 5 Limited, the company rebranded to Vault Minerals in September 2024 to reflect its scale, strength, and growth ambitions.

King of the Hills (KOTH) is the flagship operation of Vault Minerals Limited and one of the largest gold mines in Australia. After significant expansion, KOTH now features a 5.2 million tonne per annum (Mtpa) processing plant, providing a solid platform for long-term production growth. This dynamic operation combines open-pit and underground mining, with exciting exploration activities driving the future.  KOTH is located approximately 900 km northeast of Perth and 25 km north of Leonora, within the Goldfields Region of Western Australia.

Reporting to Processing Shift Supervisor, the Process Operator will be responsible for controlling and operating an assigned section of the processing plant. This also involves prioritising tasks to minimise interruptions to the process, utilising risk management strategies, and achieving the production targets and KPIs for Vault Minerals. 

What we offer: 

• 15:13 roster (rotating days/nights) FIFO from Perth
• Short 1 hour flight - collect Virgin Frequent Flyer points
• Internal career development opportunities
• Referral program - bring your mates along!

Key responsibilities of this role will include:

• Monitor and adjust operating variables and equipment during each shift as required, and in line with standard operating procedures.
• Operate in the assigned section of the process plant, maybe any of crushing, grinding, leaching, control room, gold room or tailings, ensuring that no breaches of company procedures, legislation or environmental regulations occur.
• Relevant to area of operation, conduct checks every shift to ensure reagent stock tank levels and other consumables are maintained at all times.
• Ensure pre-starts are conducted at the beginning of each shift and report all electrical & mechanical faults and breakdowns to the Maintenance team in a timely manner.
• Ensure all shift log sheets, checklists, shift diaries and safety and environmental meetings are recorded accurately and comprehensively. This will include detailed entry/exit of the gold room, safe and smelt logbooks, TSF inspection sheets
• Obtain competency signoffs, to learn and confidently operate all relevant sections of the plant.

About You 

• Previous experience in Crushing, Grinding, Leaching (CIP), Gravity/Gold Room, Reagents and TSF would be an advantage.
• A strong working knowledge of gold processing environment.
• Previous experience as a Leading Hand, with the ability to mentor and train Process Operators.
• Previous experience operating loaders, skid steers, and excavators, and hold all necessary nationally recognized certifications.
• Hold a valid WA Driver’s License (Manual C Class) 
• Possess a High-risk work license for Forklift, Confined Space and Work at Heights qualification 
• Working knowledge of the WA Mines Safety and Inspection Act and Regulations
• Excellent communication and Time management skills.

Our Recruitment Process

As part of our recruitment process, we require a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen and a National Police Clearance.

If you would like to join us on our growth journey, please apply now.

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