• Work with world class researchers to solve the world’s biggest challenges
• Use your skills and make an impact on energy outcomes!
• Join CSIRO - Australia's premier science and technology research organisation

The Position

You as the successful candidate will play a key role in the research into the production of clean hydrogen fuel from ammonia, fossil fuels and wastes. You will support the design, operation and maintenance of apparatus for fuel conversion reactions, for example, gasification, reforming and decomposition reactions. You will also be responsible for the regular maintenance, compliance and housekeeping activities associated with these activities.

Find out more by viewing the full position description and selection criteria here:  Position description

Your duties/responsibilities will include:

• Operating a range of experimental apparatus for fuel processing, including gasification reactors, reformers and membrane reactors. This will include field trials away from the CSIRO site  
• Contributing to the development of new processes and apparatus, including design, assembly, commissioning and HAZOP analyses
• Undertaking maintenance activities, including the rebuilding of apparatus through replacement of gas fittings and refractories, and the removal of coke and tar residues
• Contributing to compliance and housekeeping activities, including continual improvement of HSE procedures and documentation, and the compilation and maintenance of compliance documentation

Location:      Pullenvale, QLD
Salary:          AU$62K - AU$79K plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Tenure:         Specified term of 2 years
Reference:    58571

To be successful you will need:

• A Bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience with energy conversion processes.
• Demonstrated experience in the design and commissioning of new apparatus and processes
• Extensive experience working effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary research team, and to carry out tasks under general direction from colleagues
• A background in the handling and analysis of flammable and toxic gases and liquids at high temperature and pressure

About CSIRO

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At CSIRO, we do the extraordinary every day. We innovate for tomorrow and help improve today – for our customers, all Australians and the world. We do this by using science and technology to solve real issues. Diversity is the compass that navigates our innovation. We provide an inclusive workplace that respects, values and actively pursues the benefits of a diverse workforce.  

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. Talk to us about how this role could be flexible for you.  Find out more Balance

How to Apply:  To apply, please provide a CV as well as a cover letter addressing the selection criteria in brief, and upload these as one document. If your application proceeds to the next stage you may be asked to provide additional information.

Applications Close:  11:59pm AEST, 08 October 2018