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Laboratory Technician

Employer
Downer EDI Limited
Location
Gold Coast, Australia
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jan 1, 2022

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Category
Chemical Analysis/Research, Technicians
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English
Laboratory Technician
Apply now Job ID: 586148
Job type: Full Time - Permanent
Location: Gold Coast
Categories: Trades, Manufacturing, Sciences

Who we are
Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure and facilities.
Position summary
ABOUT MINERAL TECHNOLOGIES

Working with customers in mining operations for over 80 years, Mineral Technologies, a subsidiary of Downer, delivers innovative, cost effective process technology and solutions for Iron Ore, Mineral Sands, Silica Sands, Chromite, Gold, Tin, Tungsten, Tantalum and a wide range of other fine minerals worldwide.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Laboratory Technician to assist with laboratory test work under the guidance of the Metallurgists within the Metallurgical Services Department.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Participate in laboratory test work in a safe manner.
  • Operate and maintain the laboratory and equipment in order to efficiently complete projects and tasks within the expected time frame and budgets
  • Liaise with the Metallurgical Laboratory Team to plan tasks on hand to enable the effective allocation of all resources.
  • Carry out test work under the direction of Metallurgists and Supervisor for internal and external clients in the areas of gravity, electrostatic, magnetic and comminution using a diverse range of separation equipment
  • Deliver raw data to Metallurgists from test work undertaken in the lab.
  • Build and maintain relationships with the metallurgical services and other mineral technology departments.
  • Carry out in plant trialing & metallurgical commissioning of mineral processing plants nationally and internationally.
  • Opportunity for national and international travel.

ABOUT YOU
  • Minimum 1 year laboratory experience would be highly regarded
  • Must have an Open Driver's License
  • Forklift Ticket would be preferred / willingness to obtain one
  • Excellent Oral & Communication skills
  • Willingness to learn about minerals and related processes.
  • Knowledge of spirals operations would be a preference

WHAT WE OFFER
  • The unique opportunity to work in an organisation where the safety of our people and the environment is at the forefront of all that we do
  • Competitive remuneration with on-going training and support
  • Flexible working environment
  • Career opportunity working with an ASX Listed Company

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