Material Scientist

Overview

Develop and test novel wear components and polymer formulations for mining applications.

Key Responsibilities

• material approval
• mechanical testing
• component development
• qa testing
• resin formulation
• technical reports

Tasks

-Approve new raw materials for use in screen and wear components -Provide Mechanical testing of wear and screen components including preparation and analysis of samples using the universal test machine -Support safe handling and storage of dangerous goods and hazardous chemicals -Develop and characterise novel wear components to support mining operations -Provide QA testing for current product lines including DSC testing of epoxy polymers and analytical testing for polyurethanes and ceramic wear components -Produce technical reports to support product development and learnings -Support production chemistry including urethane and epoxy resin formulations -Support workshop staff to meet production deadline

Requirements

• experience
• priorities
• bsc chemistry
• beng materials
• graduate
• problem solving

What You Bring

-Proven experience in a similar environment -Ability to set priorities and work to deadlines -Minimum BSc, Chemistry or Materials Science or BEng, Materials Science & Engineering -Graduate with some experience preferred -Demonstrates initiative and creative problem solving skills

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Benefits

-Our people’s wellbeing is at the forefront of our thinking, with in-house Wellness Centre including on-site Mental Health Support. -Live Your Best Life!  Our benefits offer you access to deals, support and discounts to help you unlock the important things in Life – Health, Family, Recreation and Your Future with MinRes.

About Mineral Resources Limited

-It supports Tier 1 mining operations across WA with integrated pit‑to‑port services including crushing, screening, processing, logistics and engineering. -The company's Onslow Iron project achieved a significant milestone by supplying its first ore to port in May 2024. -Its energy arm extends operations into natural‑gas production to power mining and regional infrastructure. -Typical projects combine large‑scale commodity mining with engineering services—from mine set‑up to rehabilitation. -The company has taken unusual operational steps, such as acquiring its own rail fleet and streamlining access points to enhance efficiency. -It demonstrated agility by acquiring and subsequently mothballing the Bald Hill lithium operation in response to market conditions.

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