SENIOR RESEARCH SCIENTIST/ENGINEER
KWINANA REFINERY, Australia
A challenging and exciting opportunity exists for a technical professional to join Alcoa World Alumina’s Global Refining Technology Delivery Group (TDG) based at the Kwinana Refinery, Western Australia.
TDG comprises more than 80 highly qualified scientists, engineers, managers and support staff, and supplies technical support and new and improved alumina refining technology, across a challenging range of process areas, to 9 refineries worldwide.
You will part of a small team dedicated to delivering transformational / leading edge technology innovation and development, in order to bring to implementation substantial improvements in alumina refining.
As a member of this transformational technology team you will have a vital role in optimizing the transition of projects from idea to implementation via both technical and organisation contributions. Your primary responsibility will be to lead the evaluation of existing Transformational Technology projects through a stage gate process to evaluate implementation options and ramifications using tools such as process flowsheeting and preliminary techno-economic evaluation.
In addition, through your creative and innovative approach to problem solving you will contribute new ideas and work with internal and external researchers to develop these to proof of concept. Tertiary qualification in Chemistry, Extractive Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering is essential, and significant experience in Bayer process plant environment is highly desirable.
Job Requirements
Ideally, we are seeking applications from candidates with experience at a senior level, but candidates with varying levels of experience are encouraged to apply.
To be successful, you will posses a relevant degree in science or a related discipline, preferably at postgraduate level, and have a strong desire for ongoing learning and development. You will also have practical experience in extractive metallurgy or process chemistry.
With well developed organisational, leadership, people and project management skills, you will have a proactive, innovative outlook and practical problem solving skills. You will also be a collaborative team player, with superior oral and written communication abilities and have an overriding commitment to values driven behaviour and safe working practices.
A competitive salary package and relocation assistance will be offered to the successful candidate.
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