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Nunafab

Principal Comminution Consultant

Nunafab

. Lead and develop the process team .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeBrisbane • AustraliaLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in comminution processes, including crushing and grinding circuit selection, and provides technical governance for process engineering in mineral processing projects. Proven leadership in developing teams and delivering multi-discipline engineering projects with a focus on safety and innovation.

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Comminution ExpertiseMineral Processing DesignTechnical GovernanceLeadership and MentoringEngineering Tools Proficiency

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Hard Skills
ComminutionCrushing Circuit DesignGrinding Circuit DesignMineral SeparationOre HandlingTailings ManagementWater Management SystemsProblem SolvingTechnical AuthorityIntegrated Plant Design
Soft Skills
CollaborationCommunicationCoachingMentoringInfluencing
Tools & Technologies
JKSimMetMoly-CopIESPower ModellingSimulation Packages
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical / Metallurgy)
Industry Keywords
Mineral ProcessingMulti-Discipline EngineeringBase MetalsPrecious MetalsComminution CircuitSAG MillBall MillHPGRMine to Mill ProcessesTechnical Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead and develop the process team
  • Serve as an authority on crushing and grinding circuit selection, sizing and performance
  • Deliver projects from concept through detailed design with technical and economic input from multi-discipline teams
  • Lead technical studies on comminution, including crushing, SAG, ball mill and HPGR circuits, and Mine to Mill processes
  • Provide comminution expertise across multiple projects and drive quality delivery and innovation
  • Shape technical strategy with accountability for technical integrity, risk, standards and safety
  • Provide technical governance for process engineering output on project comminution equipment
  • Continuously improve standards, tools, processes and guidelines
  • Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to support and develop the team
  • Collaborate with and influence others through positive behaviours and Sedgman’s Values in Action

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical / Metallurgy)
  • Minimum 12 years’ experience in a design/consultancy environment in a mineral processing capacity working on multi-discipline engineering projects
  • Extensive experience across base and/or precious metals minerals processing facilities, including ore handling, comminution, classification, mineral separation/extraction, product dewatering, tailings and water management systems
  • Ability to provide technical authority across integrated plant design
  • Ability to solve complex problems
  • Ability to identify and resolve technical issues or escalate as required
  • Detailed experience with engineering tools and software
  • Skilled in power modelling and simulation packages such as JKSimMet, Moly-Cop and IES
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration skills

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Career opportunities with offices throughout Australia, Canada, Germany and across the globe
  • Opportunity to shape regional growth and define strategy
  • Opportunity to build meaningful client relationships and help secure major projects
  • Work across commodities and projects supporting critical minerals and sustainable resources
  • Join an experienced executive leadership team and influence business outcomes
  • Opportunity to leave a lasting impact on the business, team and significant projects
  • Hybrid work arrangement