Laboratory Operator

Chandler Macleod; Wickham; Vor Ort; AUD 55.000 - 76.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive hourly pay

Superannuation paid on all hours

Weekly pay

On-site laboratory experience with Rio

Zusammenfassung

Chandler Macleod is seeking an experienced Laboratory Operator to join the Cape Lambert Laboratory team supporting Rio Tinto. This on-site role involves backfill coverage and working a 5/4/5 roster with a mix of days and nights, residential to Wickham, Point Samson or Roebourne.

You will collect, prepare and dispatch samples, perform equipment checks, manage lab consumables and maintain data records while collaborating with supervisors and technicians to ensure safe, reliable operations on site.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in a laboratory, fixed plant or mining environment is required.
• Basic computer literacy and ability to work with laboratory data and records.
• Hold a C class drivers licence; a forklift licence is desirable.

Aufgaben

• Collect, prepare and dispatch plant and shipping samples to required quality standards.
• Conduct equipment checks and PMO1 inspections, raising defect notifications as required.
• Maintain and monitor sample stations to ensure operational readiness.
• Manage laboratory consumables.
• Accurately record data and communicate progress to supervisors.
• Collaborate with supervisors, technicians and team members to support safe, efficient operations.

Kenntnisse

Experience in lab/mining environment

Strong teamwork & communication

Basic computer literacy

Forklift licence (desirable)

Driver's license (C class)

Tools

STARLIMS

SAP

Paperless Maintainer

FDMS

TIKS

SuperQ

ChemAlert

Jobbeschreibung

Laboratory Operator

• Competitive hourly pay range + super paid on all hours worked
• 5/4/5 roster (Mix of days and nights) | Residential to Wickham, Point Samson or Roebourne
• Opportunity working at Rio Tinto at Cape Lambert

About the Opportunity

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 the Cape Lambert Laboratory team, providing CLAHDO backfill coverage. 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:

• Collecting, preparing and dispatching plant and shipping samples to required quality standards.
• Conducting equipment checks and PMO1 inspections, and raising defect notifications as required.
• Maintaining and monitoring sample stations to ensure operational readiness.
• Managing laboratory consumables.
• Accurately recording data and communicating progress to supervisors.
• Collaborating with supervisors, technicians and team members to support safe and efficient operations.

About You

• Previous experience in a laboratory, fixed plant or mining environment.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Respect for others and an all-inclusive mindset.
• Hold a C class drivers license
• Forklift licence (desirable)
• Experience with systems such as STARLIMS, SAP, Paperless Maintainer, FDMS, TIKS, SuperQ and ChemAlert. (Desirable)
• 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.