At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct hands-on chemistry work in waste treatment and environmental management.
- Company: Join a leading engineering staffing provider with global reach.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, career growth, and support for relocation.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity in a dynamic industrial environment near Kingaroy.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in sustainability while applying your chemistry skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in Chemistry or related field; hands-on experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
About the Role
- We have an exciting opportunity for a
- Chemist to join a growing waste treatment and resource recovery facility based near
Kingaroy, QLD .
This is a hands-on role that combines chemistry, operations, and environmental management.
Working within an industrial waste processing environment, you'll support the treatment of waste streams, conduct testing and analysis, and assist in optimising treatment processes.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys applying chemistry in a practical setting and is comfortable working out in the plant.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with chemical treatment processes, including acid/caustic neutralisation and waste stream management.
- Conduct jar tests, flash tests, and process optimisation trials.
- Collect, analyse, and record samples from a range of waste streams.
- Monitor and support day-to-day plant operations and treatment activities.
- Prepare samples for external laboratory analysis and maintain accurate documentation.
- Assist with trials of new waste streams and process improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with WHS procedures, environmental regulations, and site requirements.
- Support chemical inventory management and general operational activities as required.
Skills & Experience
- Degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Strong understanding of chemistry fundamentals and chemical processes.
- Comfortable working in a hands-on industrial environment, including exposure to waste treatment operations.
- Willingness to work in a regional location.
- Practical, safety-focused approach with a strong work ethic.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills.
- Interest in waste management, environmental sustainability, and resource recovery.
- Previous laboratory, manufacturing, waste treatment, mining, water treatment, or industrial experience will be highly regarded.
- Current driver's licence essential.
- Forklift licence advantageous (or willingness to obtain).
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturingsectors worldwide.
With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed.
We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
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Chemist in Kingaroy employer: Evolve Scientific
Join a leading pharmaceutical company in the Southeast suburbs of Melbourne, where you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to quality and compliance. With a strong focus on employee development and a culture that promotes continuous improvement, this role offers meaningful opportunities for growth in a supportive environment. Enjoy the benefits of full-time hours, a collaborative work culture, and the chance to make a significant impact in the pharmaceutical industry.
