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R&D Operations Technician – Clean Steel Technology

Melbourne, Victoria💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-07 → 2026-09-26

Core

Operate a research smelting facility to commission and run experimental trials for zero-emissions metallurgical technologies.

Role type

R&D Operations Technician (Pilot Plant)

Builds

Pilot-scale smelting trials and experimental data for next-generation steel production

Domain

Metals and Mining / Industrial Decarbonisation / Metallurgy

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Equipment operation, process monitoring, data recording, equipment maintenance, safety documentation, sample collection, shift work adaptability

Preferred skills

Smelting/furnace operations experience, hazardous area safety knowledge, forklift licence, statistical process analysis, rotating shift experience

Technologies

Pilot smelting equipment, laboratory testing infrastructure

Responsibilities

Operate R&D smelter during trial runs, monitor process inputs/outputs and record data, assist with equipment setup and maintenance, support installation of testing infrastructure, maintain safety documentation and environmental standards

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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