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Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position
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Job Title: Process Operations Engineer (Production or Plant Engineer - ANZSCO ) Company: Scidell Pty Ltd, allied company of Multicom Resources Pty Ltd Location: St Elmo Site, Julia Creek QLD, Australia Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time Recruitment managed by: Yakr Pty Ltd About the company: Our client Scidell Pty Ltd is a scientific delivery alliancing company created to provide professional and cost-effective services to Multicom Resources Pty Ltd. Scidell's multi-disciplined scientific and technical professionals operate from Brisbane and on-site to deliver major projects from initial study through to execution, commissioning, and ongoing operational support.
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Multicom Resources is on a mission to bring high-purity critical minerals to the world and become a reliable supplier for global technology manufacturers. Currently, Multicom is progressing the permitting, approval, and development of its 100% owned Saint Elmo Project, situated 25 km east of Julia Creek in Queensland's Northwest Minerals Province, focused on advancing the production of critical assets like vanadium and high-purity alumina. About the role: As a Process Operations Engineer at Scidell, you will play a crucial part in the day-to-day production activities, site construction, plant commissioning, and ongoing operations.
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Working under the supervision of the Process Supervisor, you will bridge the gap between practical plant operations and technical process engineering. You will be responsible for operating machinery, monitoring multi-stage chemical processes, managing operational readiness, and optimizing plant performance. This diverse position is tailored to heavily develop your technical capabilities,



setting up a clear career path toward process engineering design, plant operations management, or minerals processing project construction management.
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Key Responsibilities:
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Process Engineering & Deliverables: Develop and review process engineering deliverables and technical systems ensuring they meet strict company engineering standards and industry best practices.
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Plant Performance & Optimization: Monitor and analyze production stages and overall plant performance; develop remediation plans for underperformance and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
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Equipment & Process Operations: Start up, shut down, adjust, and operate plant machinery safely according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
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Operational Readiness & Commissioning: Assist with development of operational readiness deliverables, site construction activities, technical training systems, plant commissioning, and startup.
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Process Control & Monitoring: Check, adjust, and maintain key operational parameters including temperature, pressure, flow rates, and chemical concentrations.
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Quality Control & Inspections: Conduct regular routine inspections and quality control checks on products and materials to ensure compliance with quality specifications, assisting with troubleshooting deviations.
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Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Identify, troubleshoot, and address basic equipment malfunctions or deviations, and collaborate with maintenance and engineering personnel to resolve complex issues.




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Safety, Compliance & Records: Adhere strictly to the Site Safety and Health Management System, promptly report hazards, and maintain highly accurate records of process parameters, production data, and incident logs.
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Key Requirements:
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Education: Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) or an equivalent relevant engineering qualification.
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Experience: Minimum of 18 months of hands-on experience working within a chemical processing, production, or plant engineering role.
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Technical Skills: Demonstrated experience in process monitoring, chemical plant operations, parameter adjustments, and troubleshooting technical systems.
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Adaptability & Autonomy: Proven ability to work effectively in an autonomous role, multi-task, manage time efficiently, and adapt quickly to changing plant environments.
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Location Flexibility: Previous experience working in a remote and regional location is highly preferred, alongside a willingness to work on site at Julia Creek.
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Soft Skills: Robust communication and relationship-building skills to collaborate smoothly with internal team members, laboratories, and external vendors/suppliers.
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Why join Scidell? Scidell offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge mineral processing projects while working in a supportive and collaborative environment. This role is uniquely structured to expand your cross-functional skillset across construction, commissioning, operations, and design, providing an exceptional foundational platform for career progression in the critical minerals sector.
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Scidell Pty Ltd is an equal-opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
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📌 Process Operations Engineer (Production Or Plant Engineer - Anzsco 233513) (Queensland)
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📍 Queensland