Plant Metallurgist

Plant Metallurgist

Greenbushes Lithium Operation

Full Time Position

8:6 Roster | Village Accommodation Included

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 Senior Metallurgist, the Plant Metallurgist is responsible for monitoring, optimising and improving plant performance to achieve and exceed production targets safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

This is a permanent, full-time position working an attractive 8:6 roster, located in Greenbushes and offered as either a DIDO or residential opportunity.

Working across one of the world's largest and most technically advanced lithium processing operations, you will play a key role in supporting operational performance through metallurgical expertise, process optimisation, production reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include:

• provide metallurgical support to operations teams, including troubleshooting, process optimisation and production target attainment;
• monitor plant performance, product quality and ore/feed blends to maximise recovery and throughput;
• maintain metallurgical accounting systems and prepare daily, weekly and monthly production reports;
• identify, lead and support continuous improvement initiatives, plant trials and optimisation projects;
• collaborate with production, maintenance, laboratory and shipping teams to achieve operational objectives; and
• contribute to safety performance through risk assessments, incident investigations and safe work practices.

About the Candidate:

• degree qualification in Extractive Metallurgy, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, Minerals Science or a related discipline;
• minimum 2-3 years' experience in a metallurgical or mineral processing environment;
• sound understanding of wet and dry mineral processing and metallurgical sampling practices;
• strong analytical, problem-solving and data interpretation skills;
• proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel;
• effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills; and
• a proactive approach to safety, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Some of the many benefits of working with Talison 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 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.