Graduate Process Engineer

Graduate Process Engineer (2-Year Fixed Term) | Shape the Green Transition

About Lynas Rare Earths
Want to build a sustainable, tech-driven future? Join Lynas Rare Earths as we accelerate our global expansion and redefine the critical minerals landscape. As the world’s only significant producer of separated rare earth materials outside of China—boasting a 25+ year life of mine—we are foundational to the global green transition. Our materials power next-generation, future-facing technologies, from advanced electronics and wind turbines to electric vehicles (EVs).

At Lynas, we foster a collaborative, flat organizational structure where psychological safety, inclusion, and professional mentorship are central to our culture. This is your opportunity to bring your authentic self to work, take accountability for your projects, and learn directly from industry pioneers.

The Opportunity
We are seeking a forward-thinking Graduate Process Engineer to join our team on a 2-year fixed-term contract. This role is based at our state-of-the-art Kalgoorlie Rare Earths Processing Facility (REPF) in Western Australia.

• Location: Residential in Kalgoorlie, WA (Relocation support provided).
• Roster:  5/2/4/3, 10 hour day shifts.

Your Impact & Responsibilities

• Safety & Quality Culture: Actively champion and adhere to our site Health, Safety, Environment (HSE), and quality management frameworks to maintain safe operations.
• Plant Performance & Optimization: Review processing plant performance against daily production targets, design and implementing corrective actions to ensure business objectives are achieved.
• Chemical & Plant Controls: Execute mass and energy balances, lead reagent optimization initiatives, and monitor chemical plant efficiencies to maximize throughput.
• Metallurgical Accounting: Conduct routine metallurgical accounting activities, including sample preparation, sampling, data entry, analysis, and reporting.
• Advanced Metallurgy & R&D: Oversee benchtop XRF operations, conduct laboratory flotation test work, and complete grind establishments on next-generation ore types utilizing our laboratory rod mill.
• Process Control & Automation: Monitor, analyze, and tune control loops. Utilize DCS/SCADA data analysis to identify process bottlenecks through digital metrics.
• Project Ownership: Undertake designated process engineering projects to investigate, troubleshoot, and optimize specific unit operations across the plant, partnering directly with Senior Engineers.

What You Bring to the Team

• Education: A recently completed Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• The Drive: A proactive, self-motivated approach with a demonstrated ability to take initiative and solve complex engineering problems.
• Communication: High emotional intelligence (EQ) with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and collaborate effectively with diverse operational teams.
• Logistics: A valid Western Australia "C" Class Driver’s License (or transferrable equivalent), reliable transport and full, unrestricted working rights in Australia for the duration of the 2-year term.

Our Commitment to Diversity
We believe diverse teams build better solutions. We strongly encourage women, gender-diverse applicants, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent to apply. Lynas proudly acknowledges First Nations people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and sea, respecting their enduring culture, deep spiritual traditions, and connection to Country.