Chemist (Lab Technician)

Amazing opportunity to join a progressive Australian petroleum company!

Our client is looking for an experienced Chemist who can work in a high pressure, high volume, fast pace environment working with a team of Chemists to complete the Laboratory sampling and testing for a large-scale Oil and Gas Refinery. If you have a strong background in a high volume laboratory environment, working for an Oil and Gas or Mining company this is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable and growing company. 

• Attractive Salary - $50 - $65/hr + super (Dependent on experience)
• Office location: Port of Brisbane - Lytton 
• 6 Months Contract - possibility to move to Perm position
• Initially the position would be day work (6.30am-2.45pm) but there may be a requirement to work shift (afternoons and/or weekends).
• Start ASAP

Accountabilities and Requirements:
Successful candidates must possess significant knowledge and experience with;

• Science Degree essential
• Strong safety and occupational health focus.
• Commitment to incident free operation.
• Effective and frequent stakeholder communication
• Ability to develop good understanding of refinery products and processes.
• Experience performing analytical sampling on a Refinery.
• Ability to work at heights.
• Ability to wear respiratory apparatus (successfully pass respiratory fit test)
• Thorough understanding of Laboratory test methods and procedures.
• Good understanding of Laboratory instruments.
• Demonstrated strong technical/professional problem-solving skills.
• Strong customer service focus.
• High work standards and attention to detail.
• Good time management, with the ability to carry out multiple tasks.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong personal integrity.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to successfully handle high pressure work situations.
• Self-motivated.

Pre-employment Checks:

• National Police Check
  
• 2 x Reference checks
• Fitness test 

*No Visa applicants will be considered, as this role may convert to FTE*

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply! 

Indigeco acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the country throughout Australia and recognises their connection to land, waters, and community. We pay our respects to our Indigenous brothers and sisters, their Culture, and to elders past, present & future
 
  Apply today or email ******@indigeco.com.au for a confidential conversation.
Additional information

• 6-month contract with possibility of Perm position
• Attractive Salary - $50 - $65/hr + super
• Location Lytton, Port of Brisbane