Production Chemist

DISCOVER 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 GEMCO

Located on the tropical Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory, GEMCO is an open-cut mine that is accountable for over 20% of the world’s manganese ore production. Groote Eylandt is home to the Anindilyakwa people, who are the traditional owners of the land and have been working alongside GEMCO since 1963

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business
• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers
• Excellent facilities including gym, beachside workout area, swimming pool, golf course, tennis and squash courts, sports oval, and scenic walking tracks

ABOUT THE ROLE 

This role is a Permanent Full-Time position on a 7:7 Day Shift roster, FIFO from Darwin or Cairns. Residential on Groote Eylandt considered.

As the Production Chemist (Laboratory), you will be responsible for providing technical support to the laboratory operators and supervisor.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to: 

• Maintain upkeep of the Quality Management process and ensure the laboratory and sampling systems comply with ISO/IEC 17025 and other relevant standards
• Maintenance and repair of the laboratory instruments, sample preparation, and sampling equipment
• Collect samples as required, receive and register in the Laboratory (LIMS), and prepare samples for testing and analysis
• Ensure all laboratory procedures, SWI’s etc. are up to date and relevant to current work practices

ABOUT YOU 

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following: 

• Prior experience working in a laboratory within Mining and Minerals Processing
• Knowledge of XRF and NATA – preferred
• Experience with LIMS – CCLAS preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to safe working practices 

Qualifications for this position are: 

• Tertiary qualifications in Chemistry, Process Engineering or other related field 
• Current C Class Driver’s Licence

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.

This job advert will close on Sunday 21st January 2024.