IES Metallurgical Specialist

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world. 

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

The Integrated Extraction Simulator (IES) is Orica’s cloud-based simulator for the mining / processing value chain.  This product is enjoying buoyant market growth and the Global Technical Services Team requires a Specialist – Metallurgy to lead some client projects and help support others.   Mining and engineering clients develop and configure their flowsheets on the IES platform for use in greenfield concentrator design, debottlenecking existing plants, circuit design improvements, life-of-asset scenario planning and Mine-to-Mill decision support.

The Specialist - Metallurgy will primarily liaise with the clients to understand their data, requirements and challenges and use IES to help them optimise the processing value chain and then retain that advantage through technical transfer.  The Specialist - Metallurgy will take delight in using the latest simulation and optimisation technology to solve difficult problems in the most sustainable manner and communicating that capability to the client.

The Brisbane based IES developers maintain and enhance the software platform, and the Specialist - Metallurgy will have the opportunity to participate in new developments in data analytics and Machine Learning and collaborate with other Specialists – Metallurgy in Brisbane.

What you will be doing

Technical Solution Design

Proactively engaging with customers and understanding their challenges, the Specialist - Metallurgy will contribute to the growth and profitability of Orica’s Digital Solutions business by:

• Collaborating with relevant internal stakeholders to identify and pursue technology & services opportunities.
• Conducting in-person and virtual technical customer visits and present ODS’s value propositions.
• Developing technical relationships with customers to support the optimisation of processing through improving plant efficiencies and/or reducing processing costs.

Data Analysis

• Specification and review of ore characterisation for comminution, classification and flotation of ores and minerals
• Analysis and review of block model data, fleet management data and mineral processing plant data

Flowsheet Development

• Configuration and fine-tuning of flowsheets from engineering designs, reports and mill surveys
• Running simulation and optimisation of different mining / processing scenarios
• Mass balance of the process data
• Calibration of equipment (comminution / flotation / leaching)

Process Model Development

• Understand and learn the processes in a value chain
• Assist with development and validation of equipment models using both physics and data science approaches

Client Liaison

• Data acquisition of mining and processing data and reporting on data requirements
• Travel to client sites (where / when possible) for review and information gathering
• Formulation of client project activities, deliverables and schedules
• Communication of project outcomes
• Prepare report and journal articles based on the outcome of the project

Team Participation

• Liaise with the rest of the team to build the required software tools for the job

Commercial Support

• Contribute towards the preparation of sales and marketing collateral.

What you will bring

• Consulting capability
• Delivery of the project outcomes within deadline and budget
• Ability to work independently once project has been defined and agreed with client and colleagues
• Accuracy and quality of the deliverables and outcomes (meetings, presentation, etc.)
• Travel to customer operations globally

Your qualifications

5+ years’ experience in processing
2+ years’ experience modelling and simulations
Familiar with mineral processing ore characterisation test work
Advantageous / Willing to Learn
Understand commercial project requirements and timeframes and be able to react accordingly 
Previous experience as plant metallurgist or senior metallurgist.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.