Technical Specialist

**Job no**: 511015
**Work type**: Full Time
**Location**: Melbourne - North
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development
- Take initiative and make your mark in this key influential role
- Make a difference with sustainability at the forefront

**About the company**

At Visy, we love solving problems and that’s something we do better working together. We’re looking for people who see what’s ahead and run towards it. Visy people are helping us to achieve our vision to become the global leader in sustainable packaging. Because together, we can create a better world.

**About the role**

As a Technical Specialist, you will be at the forefront of our innovation efforts, leading chemical and product development trials to enhance the performance and sustainability of our paper products. This includes researching and screening new technologies for the enhancement of existing fibre-based packaging products to ensure competitive advantage by creating value add and cost-effective solutions. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including operation, suppliers and quality assurance, to develop and implement solutions that meet customer demands and industry trends.

**Duties**

Reporting to the General Manager (Technical), key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

- Design, coordinate, and execute chemical and product trials within the manufacturing process to evaluate new materials, additives, and production techniques.
- Analyze trial results to optimize paper performance, quality, and efficiency while ensuring compliance with environmental and safety standards.
- Collaborate with Laboratory teams, chemical and machine suppliers to develop new products and improve existing formulations in response to market demands and customer requirements.
- Responsible for analysis of data required for new capital project initiatives for improved quality and profitability
- Ensure accurate documentation of all trials, including reporting data, findings, and recommendations.
- Stay up to date with industry trends, advancements in paper chemistry, and sustainability practices to drive innovation.
- Optimisation of paper grades as part of the Drum Pulper Project
- Closely collaborate with VPP Technology team to manage research and feasibility studies for Pulp and Paper Mills in Australia.

**What you will bring to the team**
- Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Paper Science, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in a similar role within the paper manufacturing industry.
- Strong knowledge of paper chemistry and raw materials.
- Proven experience in planning and conducting product and chemical trials in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to analyze data, solve complex problems, and implement practical solutions.
- Excellent communication and project management skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Familiarity with environmental and safety regulations in the manufacturing industry.

When you join Visy, you’re joining a global leader dedicated to making serious progress in the sustainable packaging, recycling, re-manufacturing and logistics industries. We love solving the problems that make an impact and grow our business. If you think you can help us, you’ll fit right in
- You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing).
- Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
- Must have full working rights for Australia

**Advertised**: 28 Aug 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**: 27 Sep 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time