Manager Processing

 

Galaxy Resources is an emerging mining and chemical company focusing on lithium and tantalum production. Galaxy is at an advanced stage of developing its Mt. Cattlin Lithium Project (hard rock spodumene) at Ravensthorpe in the south east coast region of Western Australia. The project encompasses a mine and minerals plant which will produce 137,000 tpa of 6% Li20 spodumene concentrate for shipment through Esperance Port. Galaxy intends to add value to the Mt Cattlin Project by establishing its own downstream lithium processing facilities in China. The company is currently finalising plans to establish a lithium carbonate chemical facility in Jiangsu Province, China. By establishing this plant Galaxy will benefit from easy access to established technology in the region, lower associated capital and operating costs, as well as being close to the strategic growing battery markets in Asia. It has been confirmed that Galaxy has now secured China’s Creat Group as a cornerstone investor to help underpin a $200 Million funding deal with project financing to bring its lithium project into production within a year. Recruitment for the project has commenced and we now seek applications from suitably experienced and qualified candidates for these key positions who have the drive and ambition to help create this exciting project. These and all other positions for the project will be residential in the Ravensthorpe area.

 

As Department Manager you will report to the Resident Manager and be initially responsible for overseeing the development and construction of the processing plant ready for commissioning in mid 2010. Once up and running, your focus will be the day to day operations and maintenance of the treatment plant to ensure that the budgeted ore tonnage and concentrate production are achieved. This will include overseeing the tailings management, water supply operations, environmental controls and management of the crusher feed contractor.

 

Tertiary qualified, you will ideally have a strong metallurgical background with some experience of flotation. Additional experience of Lithium processing would be an advantage. The above position will be residential in the Ravensthorpe area and details on competitive remuneration and benefits will be outlined at initial interviews.