Electrical Maintainer Infrastructure B

Electrical Maintainer – Infrastructure 

Greenbushes Lithium Operation

Residential Full Time Position

Lithium plays a critical role in the transition to clean energy, and Talison Lithium is the world’s leading lithium minerals producer with the largest high-grade ore body in the world - join us and be a part of the transition.

Talison Lithium aims to maximise local employment where possible by recruiting people who live in and around our local communities of Greenbushes, Bridgetown, Donnybrook, Nannup, Boyup Brook and Manjimup.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Electrical Coordinator- Infrastructure, an exciting opportunity exists for a highly motivated and suitably qualified Electrical Tradesperson to join our energetic and multi-disciplined Infrastructure team based in Greenbushes WA. This is a permanent, full-time position working an attractive 7:7 dayshift roster, drive in drive out options are available for the right candidate with camp accommodation available.

The primary responsibilities of the role include proactive preventative and corrective maintenance on High Voltage Electrical Site Network, Modular Water Treatment Plant, Non-Process Infrastructure, Village accommodation, shutdown maintenance, statutory testing, inspections and scoping continuous improvement opportunities. 

To carry out planned, corrective electrical maintenance on equipment and participate in the on-call roster for after-hour requirements if required at the Greenbushes Operations (Greenbushes, Site, Mine) and all offsite areas related to Talison operations as directed.

Responsibilities include:

• Diagnose malfunctioning equipment;
• Ensure all work complies with the relevant standards both Australian and site specific;
• Work in accordance with Section 55 of the Electricity Act 1945 – Electricity (Licensing) Regulation 1991;
• Install and repair electrical systems, apparatus, electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment;
• Complete daily time sheets to record activities and time spent on maintenance tasks with written feedback;
• Install and repair electrical systems, apparatus and components of industrial machinery and equipment;
• Carry out housekeeping tasks during and after maintenance to ensure safe work areas; 
• Attend training as required to maintain and further qualifications; and
• Calibrate various equipment.

About the Candidate:

• Minimum 3 years post trade experience;
• Positive attitude towards continuous improvement;
•  Proactive attitude towards Preventive and Reliability centred maintenance with an understanding of CCMS systems;
• Ability to work autonomously and in a multi discipline team environment, promoting company values;
•  Experience in Water Treatment Plant process and maintenance preferable;
• High Voltage Switching Operators Certificate with H/V experience;
• PLC, Citect and Field Instrument experience;
• Experience in high voltage transmission / distribution operation, maintenance and fault diagnosis of up to and including 132KV networks highly regarded;
• Working knowledge of electrical standards and codes;
• Experience in Job Safety Analysis and Toolbox meetings;
• Current ‘C’ class Drivers Licence;
• Current Electrical Workers Licence (EW) essential and High-Risk EWP Licence desirable; and 
• Certificate IV in instrumentation desirable.

Some of the many benefits of working with Talison include:

• Flexible working environment;
• Income protection insurance;
• Life Insurance for company superannuation employees;
• Competitive parental leave policy;
• Salary sacrifice options for remote area housing, motor vehicles and superannuation; and
• Participation in site performance-based incentive scheme.

About Talison Lithium:

Talison Lithium supports many of the community projects, groups and sporting events our employees are involved in. Our future is within, and as part of, the community.

The Greenbushes Lithium Operation is located in a unique residential setting, near the town of Greenbushes atop the picturesque Darling Scarp. Being active in the broader community is integral to our core business values of safety, transparency and inclusiveness. We regularly carry out site tours for local school and community groups and promote education through Mine Open Days and community events.

Supporting a diverse workforce:

Talison Lithium strongly encourages applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of work experience. Talison Lithium takes pride in its unique location and the excellent work/life balance offering that our employees enjoy. Talison Lithium recognises that we are strengthened by diversity and is committed to providing a work environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.  We are an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from all genders, cultures and identities.

How to Apply:

Please apply for this vacancy by including your Resume and Cover Letter with your application, on our Talison Careers portal.

This portal is accessible via all Talison Advertisements on Seek / LinkedIn, and directly at jobs.talisonlithium.com

We look forward to receiving your application for this vacancy.