Process & Lab Technician - FIFO 7/7 Day/Night Shifts

Protecht Group; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO ex Townsville.

Equal mix of laboratory and operating

Job summary

Protech is seeking experienced Process / Laboratory Technicians to join a Strategic Projects team, combining laboratory testing with hands-on plant operations across laboratory, pilot plant and operating plant environments.

You will collect samples, perform chemical and physical tests, run plant trials, operate equipment, and report results, contributing to process investigations and safety-driven improvements.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Sound computer and data management skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical and chemical laboratory testing.
• Collect and prepare bulk and process samples.
• Assist with plant trials and pilot plant programs.
• Operate pilot plant and processing equipment.
• Record, analyse and report test results.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and maintenance.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised work environment.
• Follow site procedures and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Safety culture

Data management

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Mining/processing experience

Job description

Protech is seeking experienced Process / Laboratory Technicians to join a Strategic Projects team, combining laboratory testing with hands-on plant operations across laboratory, pilot plant and operating plant environments.

You will collect samples, perform chemical and physical tests, run plant trials, operate equipment, and report results, contributing to process investigations and safety-driven improvements.