Analytical Chemist Global mining organisation with an exceptional safety culture, Join our global leading business offering outstanding personal development & global career opportunities Flexibility for the lifestyle you want – stay residential with housing provided in Nhulunbuy or Fly in; Fly out opportunities from Cairns, Darwin or Brisbane Beautiful tropical coastal town of Gove, NT.
About the role Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.
We are looking for an Analytical Chemist to support the daily operation of a Bauxite and Wastewater Laboratory.
You'll be part of a friendly and inclusive team, supported by your leader to grow and achieve your own personal goals as well as the goals of the team.
You can commute to site directly from Cairns, Darwin or Brisbane so you can grow your career while continuing to enjoy the lifestyle you choose.
If you don't currently reside in one of these locations, we'll provide full relocation so you can enjoy the incredible lifestyle.
You'll stay on site for the duration of your roster with your own room equipped with TV, bar fridge and ensuite.
The mess offers extensive menu options to suit most dietary requirements and there are a wide range of activities to keep you entertained after your shift such as group activities, gym and a large new outdoor common area.
Reporting to the Laboratory Specialist and working in a challenging and exciting environment within the Laboratory, you will: Lead instrument commissioning, ensuring recognised standard methods are implemented where available, Validate methods and determine associated measurement uncertainty.
Document findings in a Technical Report.
Create/update procedures and methods, Create and implement preventative maintenance strategies for all laboratory instrumentation and equipment that directly contributes to the accuracy and precision of a result, Troubleshoot instrument and equipment issues, including erroneous results, Provide coverage of Laboratory Specialist, Technical Officer and Laboratory Officer when required, Support Laboratory and Technical Officer training and development.
About you To be successfully considered for this role, you will have: A Commitment to the safety of yourself and your team, A Bachelor of Science degree, major Chemistry (or related discipline) A minimum of 5 years laboratory experience in an industrial environment, A strong understanding of quality assurance and control process, The ability to manage time effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision, The ability to troubleshoot instrumentation and equipment that is not operating correctly, along with erroneous results, The ability to carry out statistical analysis, Strong technical report writing skills, A strong understanding in the use of MS Excel, A current manual driver's license, Full working rights in Australia.
Whilst not mandatory, the following would be advantageous: Experience working within a NATA accredited laboratory, Experience operating and maintaining an ICP-MS and XRF.
Experience operating and maintaining CCLASEL What we offer Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress.
A work environment where safety is always the number one priority A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family Attractive share ownership plan Company provided insurance cover Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave) Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more) If residential, full relocation assistance within Australia provided to the residential town, company housing provided in all residential towns Fly direct to site from Cairns, Darwin or Brisbane on a lifestyle friendly FIFO roster Full relocation provided to one of our FIFO hubs from elsewhere in Australia 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 will be working Our Gove Operations have been supplying the global aluminium industry with world-class bauxite for more than 40 years.
Located in Australia's Northern Territory, each year the operation produces approximately 12 million tonnes of bauxite.
With a workforce of 460 people, daily activities include mine operations, maintenance, asset management, shutdown planning and execution, export operations, cultural heritage management, and closure activities following our decision to close the site's alumina refinery and associated Residue Disposal Area in 2017.
We expect our bauxite mining operations on the Gove Peninsula will cease in 2029 and we are undertaking significant work to support closure of the operation.
We also recognise our operations take place on Indigenous-owned land, and we are committed to working together to achieve a positive future for Nhulunbuy and the Gove Peninsula post-mining.
