Maintenance Superintendent - Wet Mineral Processing Plants

 Maintenance Superintendent – Wet Mineral Processing Plants

Greenbushes Lithium Operation 

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 Maintenance Manager, the successful candidate will play a key leadership role in overseeing the maintenance function across the Wet Mineral Processing Plant. You will be responsible for ensuring pumps, pipelines, filtration systems, mills and classification equipment are maintained to the highest standards of safety, reliability and performance.

As the Maintenance Superintendent – Wet Plant, you will lead the strategic planning and execution of all maintenance activities across the wet processing circuits. You will ensure maintenance work is delivered safely, efficiently and cost‑effectively, while supporting environmental compliance and operational excellence.

This role provides the opportunity to make a significant impact on plant availability and asset reliability, drive continuous improvement across the plant, and develop a capable and high‑performing maintenance team.

Responsibilities include:

• overseeing the maintenance of crushing, screening and conveying equipment, systems and structures;
• coordinating and leading maintenance activities to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operations;
• reviewing and optimising maintenance plans and processes to improve equipment performance;
• developing and implementing shutdown procedures aligned with continuous improvement practices;
• working with Maintenance Coordinators and Planners to review and approve maintenance schedules;
• conducting maintenance performance reviews to identify improvement opportunities;
• planning and coordinating contractor activities to ensure compliance with specifications and safety standards;
• leading continuous improvement initiatives within the Wet Plant maintenance area;
• assisting with the preparation of annual operating, capital and labour budgets;
• reviewing maintenance cost performance and investigating variances; and
• managing maintenance contracts and approving contractor payments and related expenditure.

About the Candidate:

• 10+ years’ experience as a Maintenance Superintendent within mineral processing plant operations;
• Extensive practical experience working with Warman slurry pumps, vacuum belt filters, cyclones, HDPE and rubber‑lined piping, ball mills, sizing screens, magnetic separators, High Pressure Grinding Rolls (HPGR), and conveyor belt systems;
• strong capability in wet fine ore transfer chute maintenance, with a solid understanding of material flow characteristics;
• experience using SAP CMMS or similar systems to support maintenance planning and reporting; 
• proven ability to develop preventative maintenance strategies and schedules;
• a strong understanding of maintenance management systems and reliability‑focused practices;
• excellent ability to prioritise, plan, and schedule maintenance activities in a dynamic operational environment;
• highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build strong working relationships;
• a high level of computer literacy and reporting skills/tools;
• sound knowledge of the Mines Act and relevant regulations;
• well-rounded analytical and problem‑solving abilities;
• strong contract management experience, including overseeing contractor performance; and
• solid understanding of engineering standards and codes, relevant to mineral processing operations.

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.

It is preferred that you live or are willing to relocate to within 60 minutes of the Greenbushes Lithium Operation