APAC Technical Manager - Mineral Processing

Job Description

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Job ID: 41818 | Location: Lara, All Australia, Australia | Work Model: Hybrid

The Company \n

As one of the world's leading specialty chemical companies, Clariant contributes to value creation with innovative and sustainable solutions for customers from many industries. Our portfolio is designed to meet very specific needs with as much precision as possible. At the same time, our research and development is focused on addressing the key trends of our time. These include energy efficiency, renewable raw materials, emission-free mobility, and conserving finite resources.

The Role \n

Clariant Mining Solutions is a trusted global provider of emulsifiers for mining explosives and mineral processing reagents. We focus on creating value by improving performance of our customers’ processes through a global network of application and development centres and rapid response to customer requirements. The Flotation Technical Manager is accountable for the coordination and guidance of technical personnel and flotation laboratory activities, including application of the existing portfolio and development of new products, resource allocation and monitoring to ensure project prioritization. The successful applicant will lead a team of 3 direct reports and play a key role in delivering the Clariant Mining Solutions strategic growth agenda in APAC.

What are your responsibilities? \n

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• Coordinate activities for the development and validation of new products, technologies, and processes;
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• Lead technology research and suggest/implement actions to increase yield and selectivity in mining processes;
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• Bridge technical discussions between customers and the sales team for execution of major projects;
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• Technically evaluate products being launched, generate data necessary for effective decision‑making;
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• Coordinate and guide technical personnel and flotation laboratory activities;
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• Manage resource allocation and monitoring to ensure project prioritization;
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• Represent the APAC Mineral Processing segment within our global technology community.
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Who are we looking for? \n

We look forward to hearing from diverse talents, that will embrace our purpose of 'Greater chemistry - between people and planet' and help achieve our sustainability targets and long‑term strategy.

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• Master's degree in Mining or Chemical Engineering, or a related field;
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• 5-10 years of experience in mineral processing, chemical research, formulation, and/or application development;
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• Comfortable with Microsoft Office applications; prior experience in a matrix organisation desirable.
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Our Offer \n

At Clariant we are pushing boundaries in specialty chemicals, and we invite you to join us on our journey. We encourage and expect high performance and we strive for excellence in all that we do. We support and provide you a platform to use your expertise while providing opportunities to learn, grow and strengthen your capabilities. We foster a diverse, dynamic environment and an open and respectful culture. The magic underlying our scientific innovations is our people and we firmly believe that every single person adds a unique element to the mix that is Clariant.

Reporting To \n

Reporting to: Pedro de Lima, Head of Mining APAC

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Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.

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At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

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