Metallurgical Technician (Metallurgical Or Materials Technician - Anzsco 312912)

Job Description

Multicom is on a mission to bring high purity critical minerals to the world and become a reliable supplier for global technology manufacturers. Currently, Multicom is progressing the permitting, approval, and development of its 100% owned Saint Elmo Project, situated 25 km east of Julia Creek in Queensland's Northwest Minerals Province, focused on advancing the production of critical assets like vanadium and high purity alumina (HPA).

About the role

As a Metallurgical Technician at Scidell, you will be a key member of the production and operations team responsible for monitoring and improving metallurgical performance targets for the Saint Elmo refinery and mine facility. Working under the direct supervision of the Process Supervisor, you will test materials, operate equipment, and optimize processes to ensure safe, efficient plant operations.

• Process Optimization & Monitoring: Monitor various stages of the production process to ensure smooth operations. Check and adjust parameters such as temperature, pressure, flow rates, and chemical concentrations to maximize plant throughput, Vanadium/HPA recovery, and quality costs.
• Metallurgical Testing & Surveys: Undertake surveys, coordinate sampling activities, and execute test work to evaluate and identify process improvement opportunities.
• Equipment Operations: Start up, shut down, adjust, and operate plant machinery and equipment safely in strict accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Equipment & Lab Performance: Monitor key equipment across both the process plant and the onsite laboratory to ensure components are optimized and alternative operational methods are assessed.
• Quality Control & Data Review: Conduct regular routine inspections and quality control checks on products and materials. Review operating and technical data to identify instances of noncompliance or opportunities for process optimization.
• Metallurgical Reporting: Maintain accurate records of equipment operations, process parameters, production, and testing activities. Generate precise metallurgical reconciliations and complete timely daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
• Troubleshooting & Technical Support: Identify and troubleshoot basic equipment issues, malfunctions, or process deviations. Provide expert technical support to operations, laboratory teams, and the senior process engineering team, collaborating closely on complex issues.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere strictly to the Site Safety and Health Management System and all established SOPs, ensuring all safety hazards or incidents are reported promptly.

About the Employer

Our client Scidell Pty Ltd is a scientific delivery alliancing company created to provide professional and cost effective solutions to Multicom Resources Pty Ltd (Multicom). Scidell's multi disciplined scientific and technical project professionals operate from Brisbane and on site to deliver major projects from initial study through to execution, commissioning, and ongoing expert operational support.

About the Candidate

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Extractive Metallurgy, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar metallurgical or materials testing role, with solid practical experience testing materials within a mineral/metal process and refinery environment.
• Licences: Possession of (or the immediate ability to acquire) a Radiation Safety Licence and a Queensland Driver's Licence (manual preferred).
• Technical Skills: Sound understanding of process control systems, mechanical aptitude or a strong interest in hands on technical roles, and a proven ability to source, gather, interpret, and communicate quantitative and qualitative data.
• Personal Attributes: Highly detail oriented, safety conscious, willing to learn, and possessing a reliable and consistent work ethic. Strong problem solving skills and the ability to follow technical instructions accurately.
• Pre Employment Screening: Must be able to pass a comprehensive Pre Employment Medical examination, including a drug and alcohol screen.