Metallurgist Technician

1 week ago

Pasco, United States Pilbara Minerals Full time
Metallurgist Technician

Job no: 493281
Work type: Permanent
Location: Pilgangoora, WA
Categories: Processing & Metallurgy

Great People, Great Company, Great Future.

We're a great Australian success story, having rapidly grown to be a major player in the global lithium market. Our Pilgangoora Project is one of the largest, hard-rock lithium operations in the world

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Reporting to the Senior Project Metallurgist, the Metallurgical Technician is responsible for taking ownership & working to execute the site metallurgical test work program. Their role is to effectively assist the metallurgy team with their goals through the completion of test work & reporting, in turn, helping the metallurgists to ensure that concentrate production and associated processing unit operations are controlled in a cost-effective and efficient manner.

To achieve this, the Metallurgical Technician will place emphasis on managing their workload in consultation with the metallurgists, to ensure that both routine and ad hoc test work requirements are fulfilled.

This is a permanent position, with a 8/6 roster based at our Pilgangoora Operation.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • The Metallurgical Technician will build key relationships with relevant stakeholders.
  • Sample preparation (drying, splitting, pulverizing).
  • Wet & dry sizing.
  • Bench scale flotation test work.
  • Bench scale HLS test work.
  • Processing plant sample collection (routine & ad hoc surveys).
  • Instrumentation verification (pH probes).
  • Reagent strength measurement & tracking (soda ash, flocculant etc.).
  • Technical report writing & data entry (routine & ad hoc).
  • Metallurgical laboratory administration (stock management & housekeeping).
ABOUT YOU:
  • Previous metallurgical laboratory work experience.
  • Show a high level of attention to detail, quality, and commitment to continuous improvement.
  • Hands-on & autonomous approach to work.
  • Ability to create effective working relationships in a diverse workforce.
  • Proficient in using the Microsoft Office suite.
  • Current WA Driver's licence.
WHAT WE OFFER
  • Competitive Salary
  • Quarterly cash incentives bonus
  • Health & Wellbeing Allowance
  • Great accommodation and recreational facilities
  • Take a front-row seat in the sustainable energy transformation
WHAT WE STAND FOR
  • Great people
  • Think, do, achieve
  • Safety matters
  • quality products
  • Valuing our partners
  • Making a difference in the world

PROMOTING DIVERSITY

Pilbara Minerals recognises that talented people come from diverse backgrounds, who can contribute to our successes in different ways. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly recommend women and Australian indigenous people to apply.

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

As part of our recruitment process, we require a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen and a National Police Clearance.

Shortlisting for this role will commence immediately.

We respectfully request agencies not to forward unsolicited resumes unless requested.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

Pilbara Minerals respectfully acknowledges the Nyamal and Kariyarra People of the Pilbara, and the Whadjuk Noongar People of the Perth region who are the traditional owners and first people of these lands. We would like to pay respect to the Elders past, present and emerging for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of the Nyamal, Kariyarra and Whadjuk Noongar Peoples.

If you are interested in learning more about Pilbara Minerals or registering for future opportunities, please visit our website www.pilbaraminerals.com.au

Advertised: 21 Nov 2024 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 19 Dec 2024 W. Australia Standard Time