AddressDISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE
At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world. As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.
Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.
ABOUT WORSLEY
Are you looking to be home every night? If so, this is your opportunity to live, work and play a short drive from stunning coastlines, scenic trails, magnificent jarrah forests and the food and wine heartland of the South-West and Peel Regions of Western Australia.
Our integrated Bauxite Mine, Alumina Refinery and Port Operation is creating the essential products needed for a sustainable low carbon future and is on a journey to become the world’s leading Alumina producer where our 1500+ workforce value the lifestyle that Worsley Alumina has to offer.
WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS
- Competitive salaries including Short-Term Incentive Bonus
- Additional employer superannuation contributions which depend on the level of employee contributions you choose.
- Participation in the Employee Share Plan
- Flexible working arrangements and industry leading parental leave and family care policy
ABOUT THE ROLE
This role is a Permanent position on a 9-day fortnight, DIDO to our Worsley Alumina Refinery, which is a short drive from Collie (15 minutes), Bunbury 35 minutes and other nearby scenic communities.
As the Research Scientist, you will be responsible for the application of professional scientific knowledge, principles and methodologies to;
- Advise on Bayer process chemistry opportunities (and impacts) on operations, production or cost
- Progress the development of solutions and new processing initiatives
- Assist in the implementation of the solutions
Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:
- Experimental design, execution, data analysis and interpretation
- Process data extraction and analysis
- Liaise with a range of customers (internal and external) to ensure departmental objectives are met with regards to customer satisfaction
- Provides tactical technical support to Ops, including provision of specialist subject knowledge.
ABOUT YOU
You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:
- Min 5 years’ experience in Bayer environment or a similar hydrometallurgical processing industry.
- Relevant experience in plant operations, process engineering, energy systems, capital project implementation, process modelling, project economic analysis / project evaluation.
- Experience in extracting and analysing complex behavioural plant data.
- Project management skills – working and managing service providers.
Qualifications for this position are:
- Relevant technical qualification (e.g., Chemistry, Chemical or other Engineering) or appropriate experience.
South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
The job advert will close on 22nd June 2024.
