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Facility Technician - Weir Technical Centre
Weir Minerals Division
Clayton, VIC
Onsite
Purpose of Role: The Weir Technical Centre (WTC) delivers innovative and sustainable solutions to the mining and minerals industry globally. The services focus on providing test work and use results, data and process knowledge for conceptual design of process and slurry handling solutions incorporating products from within and external to the Weir Minerals portfolio. The primary focus is on equipment for mineral slurries including but not limited to hydrocyclones, centrifugal and positive displacement slurry pumps, pipeline transportation, mixers, thickeners, decanter centrifuges, filter press and other equipment. This supports Weir’s drive for integrated solutions.
The WTC Facility Technician role is responsible for performing routine testing, analysis and maintenance activities on Weir equipment and pilot plant test rigs for processing of mineral slurries. The testing is to be carried out according to pre-agreed test programs and procedures. Results are to be reported via standard reports to the lab supervisor or applicable process engineer and specialists. Equipment includes but is not limited to hydrocyclones, slurry pumps, slurry pipelines, mixers, thickeners, decanter centrifuges, filter press and other equipment.
Why choose Weir:
Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.
An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.
Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.
Key Responsibilities:

• Management and handling of materials that enter the WTC. This is carried out in accordance with Weir Minerals materials handling and management procedures with all documentation of site materials being administered in a manner that documentation is available at all times to include all test materials MSDS, delivery manifests for both incoming and outgoing test materials, and recording of test materials volumes both into and out of the WTC to ensure accurate tracking for chain of custody.
• Preparing samples and carrying out laboratory test work such as particle size analysis and rheological characterization.
• Equipment handling including set up and installation of new equipment.
• Reviewing test plans.
• Contributing to preparing proposals for improving safety and efficiency
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviours in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.
• Performing all tasks in a safe manner in line with Weir SHE policies and guidelines.
• Carrying out equipment and pilot plant test work, collecting test results and producing tabulated data. for review by engineers.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Good practical skills with demonstrated ability to dismantle and assemble test equipment for cleaning, maintenance or re-configuration for test work.
• Relevant work experience and completion of required certifications.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Capable of carrying out a physically active role on the laboratory/factory floor.
• Previous experience in a minerals processing or soil analysis laboratory
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.
For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.
Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.
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