Iron Ore Processing Research Projects Officer

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The Opportunity

• Contribute to the delivery of Research Projects related to decarbonisation of the Iron Ore and steel value chain
• Join the Sintering and Pelletising team within CSIRO Mineral Resources
• Opportunity to accelerate your career

Due to project growth, we are currently seeking two Research Project Officers with experience in Iron Ore Processing to join our team on a 2~ year specified term. 

CSIRO Mineral Resources (CMR) is one of the largest minerals R&D groups in the world, with ~350 employees, and has a proud track record of supporting industrial innovation across the minerals value chain. We apply our expert knowledge and specialised research to deliver technologies and solutions that solve complex and challenging problems faced by minerals and METS (mining equipment, technology, and services) companies, governments, and other industry stakeholders.

As an Iron Ore Processing Research Projects Officer, you will be involved in all aspects of laboratory and pilot scale testing, focusing particularly on sintering and pelletising, and Iron Ore reduction as well as metallurgical testing of lump and agglomerated products. You will have access to a range of characterisation, solid/gas reactors as well as state-of-the-art pilot scale facilities. 

This is a Monday to Friday position, based on site at Queensland Centre for Advanced Technologies (QCAT) in Pullenvale, QLD. 
 

Your duties will include:

• Under general direction conducting literature review, laboratory and pilot-scale Iron Ore sintering/pelletising tests and reduction research.
• Installation and commissioning of new testing equipment, as well as setting up maintenance schedules and carrying out maintenance tasks accordingly. 
• Carrying out standard and non-standard metallurgical testing and relevant research relating to feed materials for blast furnace and direct reduction processes.
• Ensuring adherence to established sintering/pelletising testing and product evaluation protocols. 
• Developing and maintaining expertise in the area of high temperature processing of Iron Ores relevant to CMR’s research activities. 
• Supervision and coordination of junior staff and providing guidance on experimental/technological techniques and protocols.
• Assisting with review and updating of the safe work instructions of laboratory facilities and activities.
• Showing initiative to seek new approaches to meet experimental or technological needs when encountering new problems where methods are not defined.
• Participate in planning projects and accept responsibility for scheduling and completion of major parts of the project, including evaluation of options, experimental design, data collection and analysis, user and customer research, user experience and/or software design, implementation and delivery,
• Other duties as directed.

Location: Pullenvale, Brisbane, QLD

Salary:  AU$89k to AU$101k pa + up to 15.4% superannuation 

Tenure:  Specified Term until 30 June 2026

Reference:  96020

To be considered you will need:

Essential:

• Relevant higher tertiary qualification (Bachelors and Masters or PhD), or equivalent relevant work experience in Mineral Processing, Metallurgy, or Chemical Engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to collect, analyse and report data to solve engineering/scientific problems under limited supervision.
• Ability to work in a team environment, utilise resources effectively, meet deadlines and adapt to a dynamic work environment while maintaining work quality and performance.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills to comprehend and convey detailed instructions/procedures. 
• Experience in commissioning, operating and maintaining laboratory and pilot-scale high temperature research equipment.
• Willingness and ability to travel and work in industrial or mining environments when required.
• Competency to conduct experiments and laboratory activities during test work programs.

Desirable:

• Work experience in Iron Ore Processing or steel industry and knowledge or research experience in high temperature processing. 
• Ability to systematically examine laboratory and pilot-scale equipment operation conditions and diagnose faults. 
• Experience with supervising or coaching junior staff and providing work instruction in a laboratory environment.
• Current Drivers Licence. 

For full details about this role, please view the Position Description.
 

Eligibility

Applications to this position are open to Australian / New Zealand citizens, Australian permanent residents, and International applicants who may require visa sponsorship. 

Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.
 

Flexible Working Arrangements

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How to Apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications Close

29 March 2024, 11:00 pm AEDT.