Damon O'Brien

Damon O'Brien is an experienced metallurgy professional currently serving as Metallurgy Superintendent at Pilbara Minerals Limited since January 2020, leading a multidisciplinary team and utilizing a FIFO roster. Prior roles include Senior Metallurgist where significant contributions were made in enhancing lithia recovery and optimizing plant performance through innovative data systems and process control upgrades. Previous experiences also encompass various metallurgist positions at Mineral Resources Limited and Northern Star Resources Limited, focusing on plant optimization, performance analysis, and technical support in lithium projects. Damon O'Brien began the career as a Process Engineer at Kleenheat while earning a Bachelor of Engineering with 1st Class Honours in Chemical Engineering from Curtin University.