Senior Technical Engineer

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Senior Technical Engineer

• Location: Gracefield
• Type: Temporary
• Post Date: Fri Apr 29 03:07:06 2022
• Ref: 3053

• Do you have over 10 years of engineering experience?
• Are you a strong team player and able to work with people across different organisations?
• Do you have a background in Materials or Process Engineering, Metallurgy or similar?

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our tūrangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university.

Our core ethical values are respect, responsibility, fairness, integrity, and empathy. These core ethical values are demonstrated in our commitment to sustainability, wellbeing, inclusivity, equity, diversity, collegiality, and openness. With, and as, tangata whenua, we value Te Tiriti o Waitangi, rangatiratanga, manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, whai mātauranga, whanaungatanga, and akoranga.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

The Paihau – Robinson Research Institute is currently recruiting for a Senior Technical Engineer with ambition to develop their career within an academic R&D environment.

Initially, you will work primarily on our government-funded experimental R&D programme investigating new hydrogen iron-making processes, with a focus on the development of a series of experimental high temperature reactors. You will also support programmes across the breadth of our materials portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• In this role you will work closely with the Chief Scientist (Materials), Technical Manager, and individual project managers to deliver the objectives of the zero-CO2 metals programme & broader programmes across the Institute.
• Develop, build and maintain experimental reactors for high temperature processing and hydrometallurgical leaching of metal oxides and other materials.
• Maintain and assemble other experimental instruments and electrical control systems fro laboratory equipment.
• Engage with external partners with interests in commercialising this technology.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will have extensive practical experience in the mechanical design and assembly of research reactors and furnaces, and experience in the commissioning and use of furnace heated reactors employing hazardous gases. You will be a flexible thinker with the drive and imagination generates new and creative ideas to overcome obstacles and improve the status quo.

Key requirements

• Strong background in Materials or Process Engineering, Metallurgy or similar field.
• > 10 years engineering experience in the design and commissioning of prototype materials processing systems.
• Practical hands-on experience in design, build and commissioning of laboratory reactors for experimental pyrometallurgy or high temperature gas-solid reactions.
• Experience with design of electrical systems for control of temperature, flow and pressure in both liquid and gas-based systems.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and mentor junior researchers, engineers and students.
• Clear written communication skills.
• Strong team player able to work closely with collaborators from multiple partner organisations.
• Clear understanding of experimental best practise and the H&S requirements pertaining to the use of hydrogen at high temperature.

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team

Paihau - Robinson has an international reputation materials and engineering research. We offer a unique opportunity for exceptional staff to assist some of NZ’s top research scientists and engineers working on a range of cutting-edge research projects that involve the development of new concepts in materials and manufacturing - from discovery science through to commercial implementation.

Role Description

Close Date for Vacancy: 29/5/2022

Contact Details for Vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Jenanie Redman ([email protected] ; +64 4 463 0082. But applicants should follow all steps listed below. 

Important - Application Steps and information

For applicants who are not NZ Citizens or Permanent Residents, we recommend you check the NZ Immigration website for updates related to Covid19 restrictions on entry to New Zealand: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/covid-19

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