Lab Operator

Chandler Macleod; Western Australia; Presencial; AUD 48.000 - 83.000; Jornada completa

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FIFO from Perth

Weekly pay

Superannuation paid on all hours

Descripción de la vacante

Rio Tinto is seeking a Laboratory Operator for the Iron Ore Laboratory at West Angelas. This on-site role offers FIFO from Perth and a structured 8/6 roster, with competitive hourly pay and super paid on all hours worked.

You will receive, prepare and analyze samples, operate XRF and LECO equipment, and uphold strict SOPs and safety practices in a mining laboratory environment.

Formación

• Previous mining or industrial laboratory experience.
• Commitment to safety leadership and safe work practices.
• Ability to follow SOPs and work instructions.
• Good computer literacy and data entry experience.
• Strong attention to detail and quality focus.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Dedication to everyone's safety.
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical and testing.

Responsabilidades

• Receive, register, and track samples across production, exploration, rail, port, and customers.
• Prepare samples using crushers, rotary splitters, pulverisers, dryers, and screening equipment.
• Ensure representative sampling and preparation per approved procedures.
• Manage sample retention and storage requirements.
• Conduct routine iron ore analyses including moisture determination.
• Perform LOI, PSD, lump/fines testing, and bulk density testing.
• Screen and size samples; operate and monitor XRF, LECO analysers, and moisture analysers.

Conocimientos

Safety leadership

SOP compliance

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Medical clearance

Herramientas

XRF

LECO analysers

Moisture analysers

Crushers

Rotary splitters

Pulverisers

Dryers

Screening equipment

Descripción del empleo

Laboratory Operator - Iron Ore Laboratory

• Competitive hourly pay range + super paid on all hours worked
• 8/6- 7/7 roster | FIFO from Perth
• Opportunity working at Rio Tinto at West Angelas

Rio Tinto is a global mining and materials company operating in 35 countries, producing the materials essential to modern life. Their operations are built on safety, innovation, inclusion and creating value for communities, customers and shareholders.

Through Rio Tinto's partnership with Chandler Macleod, we are seeking an experienced Laboratory Operator for West Angelas

This is a great opportunity to join a safety-focused team working on site with Rio Tinto. You'll work alongside experienced crews, supporting day-to-day operations while contributing to safe and reliable outcomes.

Reporting to the Supervisor, your responsibilities will include:

• Receive, register, and track production, exploration, grade control, rail, port, and customer samples.
• Prepare samples using laboratory equipment including crushers, rotary splitters, pulverisers, dryers, and screening equipment.
• Ensure representative sampling and preparation practices are maintained in accordance with approved procedures.
• Manage sample retention and storage requirements.

Analytical Testing

• Conduct routine iron ore analyses including Moisture determinatio
• Loss on Ignition (LOI)
• Particle Size Distribution (PSD)
• Lump and fines testing
• Bulk density testing
• Sample screening and sizing
• Operate and monitor analytical equipment such as:
• X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF)
• LECO analysers
• Moisture analysers
• Sample preparation equipment

About You

• Previous experience in a mining, mineral processing, or industrial laboratory environment.
• Strong commitment to safety leadership and safe work practices.
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
• Good computer literacy and experience entering analytical data.
• Strong attention to detail and quality focus.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Dedication to everyone's safety
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical and other testing

Why Join Chandler Macleod?

• Competitive hourly pay range paid weekly
• Superannuation paid on all hours worked
• Consistent roster and work-life balance
• Opportunity to gain experience with Rio Tinto
• Dedicated Chandler Macleod support team
• Access to future opportunities across Rio Tinto operations

Diversity & Inclusion

Everyone is welcome at Chandler Macleod. We believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives and inclusive teams. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, females, neurodiverse people, people living with disability and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. Together, we're creating workplaces where people feel they belong, can be themselves and have the opportunity to thrive