Metallurgical Technician (Metallurgical Or Materials Technician - Anzsco 312912)

Overview

Metallurgical Technician (Metallurgical or Materials Technician - ANZSCO 312912)

Location: St Elmo Site, Julia Creek, QLD, Australia. Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time. Recruitment managed by: Yakr Pty Ltd.

Scidell Pty Ltd, an allied company of Multicom Resources Pty Ltd, is a scientific delivery alliancing company delivering professional and cost-effective solutions to Multicom. Multicom is developing the Saint Elmo Project to advance high-purity critical minerals, including vanadium and high-purity alumina (HPA).

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve metallurgical performance targets for the Saint Elmo refinery and mine facility.
• Test materials, operate equipment, and optimize processes to ensure safe, efficient plant operations, under the supervision of the Process Supervisor.
• Apply technical data analysis and hands-on testing within a minerals processing environment.
• Process Optimization & Monitoring: adjust parameters (temperature, pressure, flow rates, chemical concentrations) to maximize plant throughput, vanadium/HPA recovery, and quality cost efficiency.
• Metallurgical Testing & Surveys: coordinate sampling activities and execute test work to identify process improvement opportunities.
• Operate plant machinery and equipment safely in accordance with SOPs.
• Monitor equipment across the process plant and onsite laboratory to ensure optimization and evaluate alternative methods.
• Perform quality control checks and review technical data to identify noncompliance or optimization opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records of operations, parameters, production, and testing; generate metallurgical reconciliations and timely daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
• Troubleshoot basic equipment issues, provide technical support to operations, laboratory teams, and the senior process engineering team.
• Adhere to Site Safety and Health Management System and all SOPs; report safety hazards or incidents promptly.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Extractive Metallurgy, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in a similar metallurgical or materials testing role within a mineral/metal process and refinery environment.
• Licences: Radiation Safety Licence (or ability to obtain) and a Queensland Driver's Licence (manual preferred).
• Technical Skills: Understanding of process control systems, mechanical aptitude, and ability to source, interpret, and communicate quantitative and qualitative data.
• Personal Attributes: Highly detail-oriented, safety-conscious, eager to learn, reliable, and able to follow technical instructions accurately; strong problem-solving skills.
• Pre-Employment Screening: Ability to pass a comprehensive medical examination including drug and alcohol screening.

Why join Scidell

Scidell offers opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge mineral processing projects in a supportive and collaborative environment, with a focus on safety, attention to detail, and innovation in delivering critical minerals to global markets.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume/CV detailing relevant material testing, metallurgical data analysis, and engineering experience.

Scidell Pty Ltd is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.