Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician

• Opportunity to utilise your demonstrated experience and understanding of laboratory operations
• Residential role based on the Pilbara Coast
• 4 days on; 4 days off roster

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs

We are looking for a Laboratory Technician to be part of the Quality team at DSL in Dampier. The technician plays an integral role in the business, responsible for collecting and analysing samples, and utilising data to make informed decisions about field management.

What you’ll bring

• Cert IV in laboratory techniques (or equivalent)
• “C” Class Drivers licence
• Experience as a Laboratory Technician (or equivalent)
• Experience with computers systems and software such as SAP and ChemAlert
• Technical and analytical experience in chemical analysis including wet chemistry, AAS, and density determination.
• Collecting field samples and performing field inspections
• Monitoring field operations through data analysis and observations and making recommendations to optimise the process
• Performing equipment checks and calibration checks in order to maintain the operation and accuracy of the laboratory equipment
• Preparing samples in accordance with procedures, ensuring samples are representative
• Ensuring accuracy of results and issuing results and reports in required timeframes
• Communicating with other site teams to ensure the field is being maintained and operated as required to meet quality and site plans
• Provide technical support to site personnel

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive. We have been mining for almost 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.

Where you’ll be working

As part of the wider Rio Tinto Iron Ore operations, Dampier Salt has three operations located at Dampier, Port Hedland and Carnarvon and is headquartered in Perth, Western Australia. Through a sustainable process of solar evaporation of sea water, we reliably deliver high quality salt essential for making thousands of products used in everyday life. Gypsum is additionally mined and processed at our Lake MacLeod operations.

Every Voice Matters

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds