Metallurgist/Materials Scientist/Materials Engineer

Intertek is a leading quality solutions provider to industries worldwide. From auditing and inspection, to testing, training, advisory, quality assurance and certification, Intertek adds value for its customers by helping improve the quality and safety of their products, assets and processes. With a network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 41,500 people in more than 100 countries, Intertek supports companies' success in the global marketplace, by helping customers to meet end users' expectations for safety, sustainability, performance, integrity and desirability in virtually any market worldwide.

Asset Integrity Management Services is part of the Industry Services Global Business Line, and it includes NDT, Materials Testing, Specialist Services, Failure Analysis, Welding Services and NDT Training and Consulting.

About the role

Due to recent growth nationally, Intertek are seeking a motivated Metallurgist/Materials Scientist/Materials Engineer to join our materials testing and failure analysis business. The role is based out of our Adelaide office, however other locations within Australia will be considered. This role has ownership of servicing clients' needs relative to materials engineering/metallurgy that is in line with Intertek policies and procedures and client quality standards. With great emphasis placed on accurate, and error-free reporting, this role would ideally suit a process driven, self-managed metallurgist, who prides themselves in their high attention to detail.

The role will involve working alongside other metallurgists and technicians from mechanical testing and non-destructive testing to determine the root cause of a failure or to understand and communicate with customers information that is helpful and beneficial to their operation.  As time goes on, the role will involve travel to power stations nationally for onsite metallurgical services.

Key Areas of Responsibilities

• Performing materials engineering/metallurgy within the company, client, and regulatory standard, with accuracy, and in a manner which results in positive customer feedback and meets internal audit requirements.
• Ensuring that all work undertaken is carried out in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Ensuring Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) standards are maintained, and that all work areas are free from risk to persons, equipment, and the natural environment by identifying, assessing and controlling workplace hazards.
• Assisting Intertek in developing and improving Environmental policies and procedures that lead to improvement in Environmental performance.
• Ensuring that all work activities meet relevant legislative requirements.
• Assuming the face of Intertek in all company representative matters, to all Intertek clients, as well as other stakeholders.

Skills and experience

The essential requirements of this role include:

• A university degree(s) in metallurgy, materials science, or materials engineering.
• Strong emphasis in servicing clients in a timely and professional manner.
• Ability to utilise a range of techniques to identify fracture modes and loading conditions for fatigue, brittle and ductile fractures, wear and to determine likely causes and recommend prevention strategies.
• Identification of corrosion mechanisms, corrodents and causes of corrosion.
• Competent in microstructural analysis of metals and alloys, particularly steels, stainless steels, cast irons, and welds and understand structure-processing-property relationships, particularly for heat treated components.
• Familiar with scanning electron microscopy and associated EDS systems to resolve failure modes and identify foreign material.
• Proven problem-solving abilities and critical thinking.
• Demonstrated written and oral skills.
• Practical and methodical.
• Excellent report writing skills and proficient in MS Office (Word and Excel).
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and have strong time management skills.
• Candidate must be willing to travel interstate as required.
• High level of work ethic and communication skills to meet the demands of clients, who may include various engineers, construction, manufacturing, petrochemical industries, mining, power generation, water industries, insurance/litigation.

Desirable skills and experience include:

• Post Graduate Qualifications.
• At least 2 years' experience as a hands-on practicing materials engineer/scientist or metallurgist.
• Experienced in reviewing and analysing replications onsite for the power industry.
• Understanding of non-destructive test techniques as they relate to failure analysis and corrosion investigations.
• Experience in working with ISO Quality Systems.
• Proven performance in team situations.

Culture

Intertek is a global organisation which respects diverse perspectives, experiences and traditions as essential, and values each employee's contribution towards achieving its business objectives.

Remuneration & benefits

You will enjoy

• A salary package commensurate with experience.

• Access to the Intertek Australia employee benefits program, which includes;

• Corporate health insurance plans.

• Corporate banking options.
• Intertek's employee assistance program.

How to apply, who to contact

To apply for this exciting opportunity please apply via Seek. Your application should include an up to date resume. Only applicants with an existing right to work in Australia will be considered. Please note only successful applicants will be contacted.

Intertek is an Equal Opportunity employer and it is our Company's policy to employ suitably qualified or experienced persons without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment due to their ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected group status.

We recognise and respect the value and contribution that individuals of different backgrounds, cultures and perspectives bring to our organization and we are committed to providing a positive, safe and inclusive work environment for everyone in our diverse and talented team.

Intertek is also committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair, equitable and accessible for people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply for our vacancies. If you have any questions in relation to our recruitment process, please email us