Metallurgical Engineer

About Tronox

We are seeking bright and brilliant people to join our team. 

Tronox is a fully integrated titanium minerals producer and pigment manufacturer. Across our Australian operations, we extract and process rich mineral sands into a range of valuable products including ilmenite, zircon, rutile and titanium dioxide pigment which are then exported to international markets.

Our sites are part of the global operations of Tronox Limited, the world’s leading integrated manufacturer of titanium dioxide.

Why Join Tronox?

In return for your commitment, you will be offered a competitive salary and benefits package that includes;

• 38 hour average week with a compressed 9 day fortnight option 
• Eligibility to participate in the Tronox bonus scheme 
• 12% Superannuation
• Relocation Support to Bunbury 
• Early access to Long Service Leave at 5 years (pro-rata)
• An annual leave purchase program
• Company paid salary continuance, journey, TPD & life insurances
• Novated leasing options available
• A service award program
• A high performance and inclusive culture where people are seen as people.

About the Role

We are looking for an innovative and engaging Process Engineer to join our Production Team at our North Shore Mineral Separation Plant (MSP), located right on Koombana beach in the heart of Bunbury.

The Process Engineer is an integral part of the Production team and is responsible for providing daily technical support and short-term technical improvements that support the operations of the site.  A key role in developing and improving our materials and processes to meet the demands of our customers and industry standards. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to optimize material properties, enhance manufacturing processes, and troubleshoot any issues that may arise

Reporting to the Production Manager your key responsibilities will include: 

• Production and process optimisation 
• Metallurgical accounting (daily, weekly  monthly)
• Supporting the Production Manager with technical  analysis, trouble-shooting, monitoring and process/ product efficiency 
• Support and management of production data and databases
• Develop and implement new metallurgical processes to improve product quality and efficiency.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing operations, including root cause analysis and process optimization.
• Identifying anomalies within the process control instrumentation
• Communicating and engaging with stakeholders
• Confident in managing production data and databases 

To be successful in your application, you will ideally possess:

• Bachelors Degree in Metallurgical/ Process Engineering or another relevant discipline;
• 3-5 yearspost graduate experience in process engineering, ideally gained within a similarly complex fixed plant environment
• Strong working knowledge of Australian standards
• Collaborative with excellent stakeholder engagement skills
• Team oriented, process, and results focused with a demonstrated track record in facilitating change and achieve results. 

What Next?

Does this role sound like the challenge you are looking for? Click ‘apply now” and start your career with Tronox today!