AddressWe utilize our extensive R&D expertise and success to make the future of the metal mining industry and agriculture industry truly environmentally sustainable with our smart chemistry. Read more about our recent achievements in this field here!
- We will support your desire to learn and develop through individual certifications or training of your choice.
- We will support your fresh ideas and tech innovations. Your thoughts will be respected and considered.
- Your responsibility will be compensated for our flexibility. We respect and value work-life balance.
- Collaboration with diverse international teams with offices in Prague, USA, Mexico, South Africa, and Australia.
- You will get to know how the global transition to a sustainable future works on a molecular level!
About the role
MPS operates its own metallurgical development laboratory in Perth. We can undertake amenability testing and piloting of our technology for extracting metals from ores, concentrates, and wastes using non-toxic environmentally sustainable methods.
Due to high workloads over the coming months, we have vacancies for casual staffing as Laboratory Technicians.
As a GLT Technologist, some of your tasks will be, but not limited to:
- Upholding all safety systems and displaying a safe nature that takes precedence over all things.
- Actively participate in laboratory safety initiatives and meetings.
- Conduct metallurgical test work including sample preparation, comminution, leaching, and other hydrometallurgical test work.
- Work as part of a close-knit team to execute laboratory test work according to project schedules.
- Contribute to general housekeeping tasks which include cleaning, waste disposal, sample administration, inventory stocktake, and warehousing.
- Operate pilot plant equipment during pilot campaigns.
- Data Capture and reporting
- Persons must be willing to go to mine sites for on-site piloting in Australia or Overseas.
The role could suit undergraduate metallurgy or chemical engineering students, or postgraduate students as good flexibility can be offered around an individual's study commitments. Full-time roles may also be available for experienced metallurgical laboratory technicians. The role will offer early career candidates with valuable experience in a development laboratory working on an innovative technology.
Benefits
The position offers candidates growth opportunities in the global commercialization of innovative disruptive technology for the base and precious metal extraction.
Skills and experience
Successful applicants will need to demonstrate the following:
- A commitment to conducting all work safely by standard operating procedures
- Studying or degree in chemical engineering, or metallurgy
- Previous mineral processing laboratory experience will be considered attractive
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong numerical skills
- Ability to follow set test methods, procedures, and instructions
- A clear understanding of how to use MS Excel for data entry and reporting
- Be willing to learn new things and contribute to all areas of the laboratory function
What we can offer you
- Training and professional development across a wide range of mineral and hydrometallurgical laboratory processes.
- Varied work that is challenging and rewarding.
- Opportunities for a flexible work roster.
