Production Chemist

About the role:

We are looking for efficient, safety-minded Production Chemist for our industrial chemical waste facility. We have long-term work available for experienced chemists with a forklift license at our Laverton site.

The Ideal Candidate:  

You will be able to apply your chemical knowledge and skills to identify waste chemicals to ensure they can be decanted and treated through our neutralisation plant.

You will be responsible for setting up the day-to-day batches and running them through the neutraliser and the treatment tanks. Please note that this will require a hands-on approach working alongside other operators.

Must be capable of working with minimal oversight and willing to follow directions closely to deliver the production schedule on time and ensure treatment meets company specifications.

There may also be times when you will need to support the operations staff to decant, weigh and handle the waste.

Applicants with Chemistry background or experience within the waste industry is highly regarded.

Responsibilities and Duties:  Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of facilities that handle, process, and dispose of various types of waste materials. The duties and responsibilities include:

• Setting up batches to be treated through the neutraliser in conjunction with the lab chemists.

• Operate the neutraliser along with the general operators as per the production schedule

• Be pro-active in organising work & ensure that it is performed according to a priority list.

• Reporting of operational and maintenance issues

• Promote a positive and collaborative team culture

• Closely interact with the laboratory team and Maintenance within the organisation

• This role may include customer site visits, visits to other Evoro sites  

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and specified test methods. Any deviation must be approved by management before implementation.

• Follow housekeeping standards and ensure the Occupational Health & Safety Policy is followed.

• Raise safety concerns and report compliance and potential environmental incidents.

• Attend safety meetings & training sessions

Essential Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in science, applied science, chemistry, or analytical chemistry

• Proficiency in MS Suite

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with strong attention to detail

• Outstanding organisational and follow up skills

• Superior commitment to safe work practices

• Experience working in the liquid and hazardous waste industry

Preferred but not essential:

• Forklift licence

• First Aid training (to be sponsored by company)

• Related industry experience (preferably within the chemical waste industry).

If you think you are a good fit for the role, please submit your cover letter and resume through Seek as soon as possible. If you have any questions about the role, please email ***************@evoro.com.au.

Please note that only those with full working rights in Australia will be considered for the role. Applications from agencies/representatives will not be accepted.

Learn more about us from our webiste! www.evorogroup.com.au