At a Glance
- Tasks: Champion safety, optimise plant performance, and lead innovative engineering projects.
- Company: Join Lynas Rare Earths, a leader in sustainable tech and critical minerals.
- Benefits: Relocation support, mentorship, and a collaborative work culture.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace committed to professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the green transition with cutting-edge technologies.
- Qualifications: Recent degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related fields.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
- Graduate Process Engineer (2-Year Fixed Term) | Shape the Green Transition
- About Lynas Rare Earths
Want to build a sustainable, tech-driven future?
Join Lynas Rare Earths as we accelerate our global expansion and redefine the critical minerals landscape.
As the world’s only significant producer of separated rare earth materials outside of China—boasting a 25+ year life of mine, we are foundational to the global green transition.
Our materials power next-generation, future-facing technologies, from advanced electronics and wind turbines to electric vehicles (EVs).
At Lynas, we foster a collaborative, flat organizational structure where psychological safety, inclusion, and professional mentorship are central to our culture.
This is your opportunity to bring your authentic self to work, take accountability for your projects, and learn directly from industry pioneers.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a forward-thinking Graduate Process Engineer to join our team on a 2-year fixed-term contract.
This role is based at our state-of-the-art Kalgoorlie Rare Earths Processing Facility (REPF) in Western Australia.
- Location: Residential in Kalgoorlie, WA (Relocation support provided).
- Your Impact & Responsibilities
- Safety & Quality Culture: Actively champion and adhere to our site Health, Safety, Environment (HSE), and quality management frameworks to maintain safe operations.
- Plant Performance & Optimization: Review processing plant performance against daily production targets, design and implementing corrective actions to ensure business objectives are achieved.
- Chemical & Plant Controls: Execute mass and energy balances, lead reagent optimization initiatives, and monitor chemical plant efficiencies to maximize throughput.
- Metallurgical Accounting: Conduct routine metallurgical accounting activities, including sample preparation, sampling, data entry, analysis, and reporting.
- Advanced Metallurgy & R&D: Oversee benchtop XRF operations, conduct laboratory flotation test work, and complete grind establishments on next-generation ore types utilizing our laboratory rod mill.
- Process Control & Automation: Monitor, analyze, and tune control loops. Utilize DCS/SCADA data analysis to identify process bottlenecks through digital metrics.
- Project
Ownership: Undertake designated process engineering projects to investigate, troubleshoot, and optimize specific unit operations across the plant, partnering directly with Senior Engineers.
What You Bring to the Team
- Education: A recently completed Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- The Drive: A proactive, self-motivated approach with a demonstrated ability to take initiative and solve complex engineering problems.
- Communication: High emotional intelligence (EQ) with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and collaborate effectively with diverse operational teams.
- Logistics: A valid Western Australia "C" Class Driver’s License (or transferrable equivalent), reliable transport and full, unrestricted working rights in Australia for the duration of the 2-year term.
- Our Commitment to Diversity
We believe diverse teams build better solutions.
We strongly encourage women, gender-diverse applicants, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent to apply.
Lynas proudly acknowledges First Nations people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and sea, respecting their enduring culture, deep spiritual traditions, and connection to Country.
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Graduate Process Engineer employer: Lynas Rare Earths Ltd
Lynas Rare Earths is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work at the newly established Kalgoorlie Rare Earth Processing Facility, where you can lead a dedicated team in a pioneering environment focused on safety and sustainability. With a strong commitment to employee development, competitive benefits including an annual bonus scheme, and a culture that values empowerment and diversity, Lynas fosters a rewarding workplace for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the critical minerals sector.
