Plant Metallurgist

PLANT METALLURGIST

Greenbushes Lithium Operation

Residential 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 world’s largest high-grade ore body supplying multiple complex processing plants - join us and be a part of the transition.

Embracing inclusion and diversity we are seeking enthusiastic and motivated candidates to join our team.

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Metallurgist, the successful candidate will provide technical support to the Processing team to achieve on-specification production. The main responsibilities of the role include:

• Support the operational team with technical information and direction, including problem solving and target setting;
• Ensure production is maintained to specification and meeting planned production rates;
• Maintain the metallurgical accounting and complete daily, weekly and monthly reporting requirements;
• Identify and implement projects to improve plant performance; and
• Conduct plant surveys and trials as required to optimise performance.

This is a permanent, full-time position, working an attractive roster (8 days on, 6 days off), located in Greenbushes.

About the Candidate

We are looking for safety focused, proactive and positive individuals who are willing to learn to join the processing team in the role of Plant Metallurgist.

To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate the following:

• a tertiary qualification in Extractive Metallurgy or equivalent is necessary;
• a willingness to contribute toward the success of your team while supporting a positive team culture; and
• reside or be prepared to relocate to within 60 minutes’ drive of the Greenbushes Lithium Operation for the duration of your rostered days.

Benefits of working with Talison

The benefits of working with Talison are many and include:

• multiple plants to learn with a wide range of processing equipment;
• be a part of a supporting and collaborative Metallurgical team;
• 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 monthly incentive scheme.

About Talison Lithium:

Talison 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 proximal to the town of Greenbushes nestled atop the picturesque Darling Scarp. Being an active stakeholder in the broader community is integral to our core business value of caring; about each other, about doing the right thing and about the future.

Supporting a diverse workforce

Talison strongly encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and experience to apply. Talison takes pride in its unique location and the excellent work/life balance offering that our employees enjoy. Talison recognises that we are strengthened by diversity and are committed to providing a work environment that strives for inclusivity and where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.

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.