Surface Coatings Formulation Specialist
Fortburn requires the skills of an engineer (Chemistry, Materials Science or Formulation Science), to work in the field of surface coatings.
Summary about this job
Chemical Engineering
Company: Fortburn Pty Ltd
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Casual/Vacation
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Phone: +61-2-4896-5916
Fax: +61-2-6834-4421
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Detail information about job Surface Coatings Formulation Specialist. Terms and conditions vacancy
Fortburn is an ISO 9001 accredited company seeking the skills of an engineer (Chemistry, Materials Science or Formulation Science), to work in the field of surface coatings.
The applicant will undertake high-quality research into the formulation, manufacture and application of novel coatings for Defence platforms and to test them against standard coating specifications. The focus will be on the formulation of flexible underwater coatings and foul release coatings in a range of hues. The applicant will also comply with all Defence Work, Health and Safety policies.
Task Objective/s:
The objective of the applicant will be to deliver the following during their tenure:
- Formulation and application of novel, flexible underwater coatings in a range of colours and hues.
- Modification of commercial foul release coatings into a range of desired colours and hues.
- Testing of these novel coatings against several paint specifications, especially with regards to colour stability, flexibility and protection against ozonolytic degradation.
- Planning of in-service trials of coatings developed
- Essential:
- Demonstrated experience in coatings technology especially in the formulation, application and testing of flexible resin coating systems.
- A degree, honours degree or PhD qualification from an Australian Tertiary Institution (or equivalent) in the fields of Chemistry, Materials Science or Formulation Science, and/or qualifications from surface coatings associations with relevant industrial experience.
- Demonstrated ability to test surface coatings against specifications and accelerated weathering methods.
- Demonstrated ability to comply with Work, Health and Safety policies.
Contract begins 8th August 2018 and is to be completed 31st December 2020.
Location: Fisherman's Bend, Melbourne.
Must be an Australian Citizen to apply.
Please forward your CV's to [email protected].