Junior R&D Engineer – Lithium Lab & Pilot Testing (FIFO)

Covalent Lithium; Holland (MT); On-site; USD 64,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration and annual/in

LiFT program discounts & rewards

Flexible work arrangements

Wellbeing programs & Employee Support

Paid parental leave & family support

Salary sacrifice options & superannuum

FIFO parking at Perth Airport

Job summary

Covalent Lithium is seeking a dedicated R&D Technician to support the Research & Development program at Mt Holland, WA. The role involves planning, analysis and execution of bench, pilot and industrial test campaigns. Eligible candidates have 1 year of metallurgical or chemical lab experience and a relevant engineering degree.

The position is fixed-term for 24 months, on a 4:3 FIFO roster to Mt Holland. We offer competitive remuneration and wellbeing programs, supporting a diverse and safe

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in metallurgical or chemical labs or managing test programs.
• Tertiary qualifications in Chemical/Process/Metallurgical/Minerals Processing Engineering or related discipline.
• Good report writing skills.
• Ability to work in remote and/or arid environmental conditions.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements in laboratories and mine site environments.
• Understanding of general laboratory practices.

Responsibilities

• Support R&D program planning, analysis and execution of bench, pilot and industrial tests.
• Design and oversee test scopes for the concentrator (and refinery) to ensure objectives are met.
• Oversee external test work programs to determine design parameters.
• Analyse R&D samples following SOPs.
• Prepare and maintain SOPs.
• Coordinate with site teams to deliver quality project work on time.
• Report progress of trials, equipment and consumables.
• Interpret and present project results to stakeholders.
• Ensure laboratories meet safety and housekeeping standards.
• Plan, purchase and maintain equipment and consumables.
• Plan plant sampling and dispatch to external labs/vendors.
• Perform and validate mass balances with Process Engineers/Metallurgists.
• Plan and implement laboratory operations for projects.
• Research relevant studies in Australia and overseas.
• Participate in establishing health and safety culture.
• Ensure budget compliance.

Skills

Report writing

Laboratory work

Health & Safety awareness

Education

Chemical/Process/Metallurgical/Minerals Processing Engineering

Job description

Covalent Lithium is seeking a dedicated R&D Technician to support the Research & Development program at Mt Holland, WA. The role involves planning, analysis and execution of bench, pilot and industrial test campaigns. Eligible candidates have 1 year of metallurgical or chemical lab experience and a relevant engineering degree.

The position is fixed-term for 24 months, on a 4:3 FIFO roster to Mt Holland. We offer competitive remuneration and wellbeing programs, supporting a diverse and safe