AddressAbout Onslow & Onslow Salt:
Onslow Salt (OSPL) salt fields were built in the late 1990’s and began shipping salt in 2001. In 2006 Mitsui & Co Ltd, one of the worlds most diversified investment and trading enterprises, acquired OSPL. Currently OSPL, as part of the Shark Bay Salt Group (SBSG), is producing 2.7 million tonnes of salt a year with exports predominantly to the Asian markets.
Onslow is a coastal town in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, 1,386 kilometres north of Perth. It has a population of approximately 850 people and is located within the Shire of Ashburton local government area. The community has a general store, library, fuel stations, doctor’s surgeries, primary and secondary schooling.
This is a 9-month Max-Term contract.
The Duties:
- Safe and accurate sample Collection / Preparation / Analysis of salt and brine.
- Conduct analysis to support production targets and quality specs for all saleable products.
- Timely reporting of results.
- Data entry and reporting using Crystal software.
- Accurately recording collection data and compiling relevant reports.
- Keeping laboratory consumable stocks refilled including reagents preparation.
- Examining and testing samples to determine their physical chemical properties, using special equipment such as microscopes, ultrasonic separation, chromatic titrations.
- Calibrating equipment and preparing standards.
- Update Laboratory safe work procedures as required.
- Safe and accurate sample Preparation and Analysis of Shipped Salt Product.
- Identifying errors arising during the process.
- Prepare working methods for non-routine analysis.
About you:
The successful candidate should demonstrate the following criteria:
- Certificate III in Laboratory Techniques or Tertiary Qualification – Desirable.
- Experience in the same or similar role within a remote location.
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts. 4 days on, 4 days off roster
- Excellent verbal and communication skills
- Time and task management skills.
- Be able to work independently and within a team environment.
Our minimum requirements:
- Current WA Drivers Licence.
- Obtain a National Police Clearance.
- Microsoft Office Experience (Excel, Word and Outlook)
- Pre-employment requirements - including medical, drug and alcohol screen.
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To learn more about Shark Bay Salt Pty Ltd please visit www.salt.com.au
The Shark Bay Salt Group encourages respectful relationships and does not accept any form of gender‑based violence in the workplace. We are committed to preventing violence against women and are proud to be a White Ribbon accredited workplace to support victims of abuse.
