Technician Laboratory

South32 Group Operations Pty; McKinlay Shire; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share plans

Additional annual leave

Extra superannuation contributions

7/7 day/night roster

FIFO from Townsville or Brisbane

DIDO from Mount Isa

Job summary

South32 Group Operations Pty is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform sample preparation, analysis and reporting across production streams at our Queensland site. The role supports safe operations and QA/QC in a mining environment.

This permanent full-time position offers a 7/7 day/night roster with FIFO from Townsville or Brisbane or DIDO from Mount Isa, share plans and potential extra superannuation contributions, plus onsite facilities and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial, mining or production laboratory.
• Knowledge of QA/QC procedures.
• Ability to follow Safe Work Instructions.
• Ability to operate and maintain lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out sample preparation, analysis, and reporting.
• Review and maintain SOPs and SWIs.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and facilities.
• Manage reagents, consumables, and overheads.
• Contribute to QA/QC remediation for out-of-spec results.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Mining laboratory experience

Laboratory equipment knowledge

Forklift license

Driver's license

Education

Trade certification preferred

Relevant coursework in lab techniques

Tools

WD-XRF

ICP-OES

ISE

Fusion units

Lab-scale comminution

Job description

Job Description

• Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional annual leave
• The opportunity to become a shareholder of South32 through our share plans
• Options for additional superannuation contributions, This role is a Permanent full-time position on a 7/7 day/night shift roster, FIFO from Townsville or Brisbane or DIDO from the Mount Isa region.

As the Laboratory Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out required sample preparation, analysis, and reporting across production, metallurgy, geology and marketing streams to agreed standard and turnaround time.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren't limited to:

• Review and maintenance of Safe Work Instructions and operating Procedures
• Maintaining the Laboratory and its equipment in a safe and reliable working state
• Maintenance of Laboratory overheads i.e., reagent preparations, consumable stocks
• Review of QAQC and initiation of all required remedial action for out-of-specification results

About the Employer

At South32, we're meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there's no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we're making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we'll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy., Our Cannington operation is one of the world's largest producers of silver and lead. Located in northwest Queensland, Cannington boasts an underground mine and processing facility situated approximately 800 kilometres west of Townsville and a concentrate handling facility at the Port of Townsville.

Flights are direct to the onsite airport, and the mine is only 3.5 km from camp-the perfect distance for a sunset walk or run home along a purpose-built walking track. The onsite accommodation includes meal services, sports/gym facilities, swimming pool, music room, and social area., South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

About the Candidate

• A disciplined and methodical approach to work, with the ability to maintain accuracy, consistency and attention to detail across routine tasks
• A collaborative team member who communicates effectively, supports colleagues and manages workload to deliver tasks reliably and on time
• Prior experience in a similar role working in a commercial, mining or production Laboratory is desirable, with experience in a base metals context highly regarded
• Knowledge of relevant laboratory equipment such as: WD-XRF, ICP-OES, ISE, fusion units, laboratory-scale sample comminution is desirable, * No formal qualifications required, but any relevant trade certification or educational qualification is highly regarded
• Forklift license is desirable
• Current manual Driver's License