About the business

Draslovka is a Czech family-owned global leader in CN-based specialty chemicals, that includes and Mining and Process Solution Business, an Agricultural Business and Specialty Chemicals Business. The Mining and Process Solution business supplies cyanide to gold industry but also supplies a sustainable solution for the metal mining industry with the Glycine Leaching Technology. Draslovka Mining and Process Solution business acquired the Chemours Mining Business in late 2021 and so Draslovka has become the global leader in cyanide manufacture and supply to the gold mining industry.

This role would be an integral part of the Draslovka Innovation Centre whose remit is to rollout, demonstrate, and commercialize the Glycine Leaching Technology.

About the role

We are currently looking for 2-year experienced Project Engineers to join the team and help implement the technology on mine sites across the world. The incumbent’s main task will be to support the timely execution of site program as directed by the Draslovka Mining Innovation Centre.

The primary responsibilities will be to:

• Liaise with clients in a professional manner
• Update clients verbally and written
• Manage the execution of onsite testwork and plant trials
• Plan and conduct all assigned tasks in a safe and efficient manner
• 50% of the role is hands-on which includes physically conducting the onsite work
• Assist laboratory work in Perth when site assignments are unavailable
• Supervise Metallurgical Technicians or Metallurgists
• Undertake additional duties assigned by your manager
• Willingness to travel overseas on work assignments to mine sites for at least 75% of the annualised workable hours
• Must be willing and able to travel overseas at very short notice for 2-week onsite periods

The position reports to the Site Services Manager.

Benefits

The position offers candidates growth opportunities in the global commercialization of innovative disruptive technology for the base and precious metal industries.

Skills and experience

• Bachelor and/or Master Level qualification in Chemical Engineering, Minerals Engineering, or Metallurgical Engineering
• Professional Proficiency in MS Office
• Hands-On Mineral Processing Plant or Laboratory Experience
• Experience in supervising technicians
• High-level communication skills
• Must have the appropriate working rights in Australia with the ability to travel overseas for mine site assignments
• Excellent report writing skills
• Good understanding of project development and process development progression
• At least 2 years of relevant post-graduate experience on a mine site
• Ability to work autonomously and to hold strong persuasive presentation skills are required
• Good understanding of hydrometallurgy or leaching
• Good Understanding of Met Accounting