Ies Metallurgical Specialist

**Date**:10 Oct 2024

**Location**: Brisbane, QLD, AU, 4030

**Company**:Orica

**About Orica**
- At Orica, it's the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.- It's an exciting time to join us - we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.**About the role**
- Orica is a global leader in the provision of innovative solutions for the mining and infrastructure industries. As our Integrated Extraction Simulator (IES) product continues to experience strong market growth, we are looking for a passionate **Metallurgist Specialist **to join our Brisbane-based Technical Services Team or Perth-based Technical Services Team.-
- You will work closely with clients to understand their challenges, analyse data, and deliver tailored solutions that drive efficiency and sustainability. This role also presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of the IES software platform, including innovations in data analytics and machine learning.**What you will be doing**
- **Technical Solution Design**:

- Engage with customers to understand challenges and drive Orica's Digital Solutions growth;
- Collaborate with internal teams to identify technology and service opportunities;
- Conduct customer visits (in-person/virtual) and present value propositions to improve plant efficiency and reduce costs.
- **Data Analysis**:

- Review ore characterisation, block models, fleet management, and plant data;
- Analyse data for comminution, classification, and flotation processes.
- **Flowsheet Development**:

- Configure and optimise flowsheets from engineering reports and mill surveys;
- Run simulations, perform mass balance, and calibrate equipment (comminution, flotation, leaching).
- **Process Model Development**: Understand mining value chain processes. Assist in the development and validation of equipment models using physics and data science.
- **Client Liaison**: Gather and report on mining and processing data. Travel to client sites when needed, manage project activities, and communicate outcomes.
- **Team Participation**: Collaborate with the development team to build necessary software tools.
- **Commercial Support**: Contribute to sales materials and develop case studies on successful technology implementations.

**What you will bring**
- Undergraduate or higher degree in metallurgy / mineral processing / chemical engineering;
- 5+ years' experience in processing;
- 2+ years' experience modelling and simulations;
- Familiar with mineral processing ore characterisation test work;
- Understand commercial project requirements and timeframes and be able to react accordingly;
- Previous experience as plant metallurgist or senior metallurgist.

**What we offer**
- As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.- You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.**We respect and value all**
- Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone's contributions.- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.