Laboratory Technician – Process ChemistryJoin our friendly teams, who look after each other because your safety and wellbeing are always our priorityExcellent career development opportunity within a global companyPioneers in producing low carbon, high purity aluminium using renewable hydroelectricityAbout the roleFinding better ways to provide the materials the world needsWe are looking for a Laboratory Technician – Process Chemistry to work within a specialised anddedicated team whose primary purpose is to provide a quality materials analysis service to our internal and external customers. This team provides accurate and comprehensible material analysis and test information to our stakeholders to enable them to make the best business decisions possible. Whilst this is an entry level role, there will be opportunity to progress into more senior roles within the business.Key Accountabilities includeThis role is a great opportunity for an analytical person who has previously worked with specialised laboratory equipment. This person will be well equipped in MS Excel and Word for data analysis, manipulation and reporting. Reporting to the Superintendent Laboratory, you will be:Engaging in safe behaviours and practices, identifying and putting into place controls that prevent harmSafely preparing & analysing samples using appropriate standard procedures, primarily in the area of XRD, XRF and AAS techniquesLiaising with customers to plan and schedule sampling and analysis to meet customer business needs, often to tight timescalesSupporting non-routine analysis work that will help improve and grow the businessConducting and supporting planned maintenance and inspection of equipment to provide safe and reliable operation including problem solving equipment issues to identify root cause and required repairsContributing to the maintenance of the Laboratory Quality Management System which is certified to ISO 17025Communicating analysis results to site customers in a timely manner to enable them to carry out their work.What you'll bringA degree in Chemistry would be highly beneficialPrevious experience in a laboratory or smelter or refinery operational environment preferredVery strong attention to detail and quality of data reportedAbility to communicate clearly with customersAbility to manage own work programme and work across multiple fronts to agreed timescalesSolid experience with MS Excel and WordWhat we offerA competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive programComprehensive medical assistance schemeAttractive share ownership planLeave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave) including long service leaveCompetitive superannuation programmeCareer development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitionsIn addition to paying competitively and providing great benefits packages, we want you to live the lifestyle that is right for you and your family. And because of our size and scale, there are many opportunities to learn, grow and do more than you ever thought possible. Every hour of every shift, your safety and wellbeing is our number one priority. We do the work only if it is safe, and we invest to make sure every member of the team has the quality tools they need to do their job.About Rio TintoRio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can't do it on our own, so we're focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.Where you'll be workingRio Tinto Aluminium – Pacific Operations. Rio Tinto is a global leader in aluminium, one of the world's most widely used metals.Active in the sector for more than 110 years, today we operate large-scale, high-quality bauxite mines and alumina refineries, and have the world's most modern and competitive aluminium smelter portfolio.Our Pacific Operations sites are located along the east coast of Australia, at the tip of the Northern Territory and in New Zealand's south. With more than 6,000 employees, we operate a full value chain approach—mining, refining and smelting. Our portfolio includes four bauxite mines, two refineries, four smelters and one power station, and is supported by technical experts located in our Brisbane hub, including a fully operational Operations Centre for our bauxite mineshttps://tiwaistories.co.nz/Invercargill, New Zealand's southernmost city is the commercial hub of Southland. The city is famous for its' easy access to outdoor adventure—fly fishing, snow sports, rugged terrain, waterfalls and wildlife—with a balance of all the modern facilities you would expect from a thriving city, with well-regarded schools, child care, restaurants, creative and cultural experiences, shopping and sporting opportunities.Every Voice MattersWe are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, and people from different cultural backgrounds.This recruitment process will include testing, pre-employment checks and medicals and this advertisement may be used for both current and future vacancies.Original job Laboratory Technician posted on GrabJobs . To flag any issues with this job please use the Report Job button on GrabJobs.#J-18808-Ljbffr
