Apply: Metallurgical Technician

Reference: BH-279015
About the company and role:
This company is a driver towards the innovation and development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy. This is an exciting opportunity for a Metallurgical Technician to join the team on a 6-month contract role starting as soon as possible.

This is a FIFO role, with a 2:2 roster (12.5-hour days)

Reporting to the Senior Process Engineer, you will support the Process Engineering team by completing product sampling at operations facilities and conducting various sample preparation and analysis techniques to these samples. You will ensure all tasks are carried out in a safe and efficient manner.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
  • Collection of process samples in a timely manner
  • Prepare samples, including but not limited to: splitting, crushing, pulverizing, sizing, specific gravity determination and moisture determination
  • Sampling from conveyors or slurry streams
  • Sample register and data recording
  • Laboratory maintenance including but not limited to: checking and maintaining lab instruments, clean outs of crushers and splitters, and clean-up of the work space
  • Focusing upon workplace safety, including but not limited to: completion of risk assessments, identify and reporting hazards.
  • Ensuring you follow instructions and procedures in a safe and competent manner.
  • Communication with the process team to help implement programs and solve issues which arise
About you:
  • Experience working in the mining/operations industry
  • Laboratory (assay or metallurgical) experience - desirable
  • Cert III in Laboratory skills or Cert IV in Laboratory Techniques - desirable
  • Previous experience using laboratory information management systems - desirable
  • SAP experience - desirable
  • Computer literacy, including competency in using Microsoft Office
  • West Australian C class driver’s license required
  • High risk tele-handler ticket - desirable
In addition to this, you will possess excellent communication, time management and organizational skills. You will enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment in collaboration with other like-minded team and be self-motivated.

Need more information:
Please call John on 0416 815 890 or Joanna on 0452 386 583.

How to Apply:
Click on the "Apply Now" button with a cover letter addressing the selection criteria above AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed). Note: Applications only accepted from Australian / NZ residents with valid Australian work rights or temporary residents on work visas.

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Why Evolve Scientific Recruitment?
Evolve is an award-winning agency specialising in scientific/technical recruitment in: Pharmaceutical, Food, Biotechnology, Chemical, Petrochemical, Environmental, Health Services, Life Sciences, Mining and more.
Company Background:

Evolve Scientific Recruitment is Australia’s leading specialist scientific and technical recruitment agency. From entry level temporary positions to permanent executive roles, we aim to partner with job-seekers throughout their careers.

Evolve has an impressive list of clients who rely on us for their recruitment and our in-depth knowledge of what is happening in industry, including growth sectors and who is hiring. We also partner with leading Australian universities to help create career paths for young scientists through our Evolution Student Programme.

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