Graduate Chemical Engineer: Pilot Plant & Process R&D

Evolve Scientific; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft in Brisbane is seeking a Graduate Chemical Engineer to join a pilot plant and R&D facility supporting ultra-high purity alumina production. The role is a full-time casual position with potential transition to a permanent role after 12 months.

You will gain hands-on exposure to solvent extraction, refining processes, and process optimisation within a cutting-edge materials environment, contributing to development, testing, and scale-up activities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Experience in process engineering, hydrometallurgy, or chemical refining environments.
• Hands-on experience with analytical testing techniques (PSD, SSA, XRD).
• Strong problem-solving, data analysis, and process improvement skills.
• High attention to detail with solid technical reporting capability.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to process development and optimisation of high-purity alumina production (including SX and refining).
• Support pilot plant and laboratory operations, ensuring safe and efficient performance.
• Conduct materials testing and analysis (PSD, SSA, XRD) and interpret results.
• Troubleshoot process, equipment, and product quality issues and implement improvements.
• Assist with process trials, scale-up activities, and equipment monitoring (including jet milling and refining systems).
• Maintain accurate documentation, reporting, and data integrity.

Skills

Process engineering

Hydrometallurgy

Analytical testing (PSD/SSA/XRD)

Technical reporting

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

PSD instruments

SSA instruments

XRD equipment

Job description

NES Fircroft in Brisbane is seeking a Graduate Chemical Engineer to join a pilot plant and R&D facility supporting ultra-high purity alumina production. The role is a full-time casual position with potential transition to a permanent role after 12 months.

You will gain hands-on exposure to solvent extraction, refining processes, and process optimisation within a cutting-edge materials environment, contributing to development, testing, and scale-up activities.