Production Shut Planner

Production Shut Planner

Greenbushes Lithium Operation

Residential Full Time Position

About the Role

To join the Production team in a planning role, we are seeking a safety focused, adaptable, proactive, and positive individual who is willing to learn with a can-do attitude.

The successful applicant will utilise their ability to compile detailed plans and apply this skill in a processing plant environment, helping the production team to fulfil all operational work during planned outages. You will receive on-the-job training and guidance by an experienced and supportive Production team.

This is a permanent, full-time position, working an attractive residential 5:2 roster (5 days on, 2 days off).

   Responsibilities include:

• liaise with the plant Production Coordinators and develop operational shutdown plans;
• provide the Production team with a planned, prioritised and sequenced schedule of tasks to be carried out during all planned plant outages;
• identify all operational parts and labour required during the planned outage;
• coordinate planned work with the Permit Officer to ensure all permits are identified and issued prior to the planned shut;
• plan work so that resources are utilised, and plant shuts are kept to a minimum;
• identify parts improvement opportunities which reduce cost, improve operating efficiency or shorten plant downtime;
• assist in the creation of the annual budget and that of the long-term period;
• provide the Production Coordinator with reports of production work status during a planned outage; and
• attend Maintenance and Production Planning meetings to inform on maintenance and production activities, ensure that any potential work clashes are managed.

  About the Candidate

• experience in a continuous mineral processing industry, mining or heavy industry environment;
• experience in a planning function or similar proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary functions;.
• knowledge of planning principles and procedures;
• strong orientation to safe work practices;

• analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills;
• highly developed communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills;
• Ability to engage and foster strong relationships with a broad variety of stakeholders;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project); and
• Ability to adapt and willingness to learn new processes.

Some of the many benefits of working with Talison include:

• flexible working environment;
• income protection insurance;
• life Insurance for company superannuation employees;
• compentative  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 is the world’s leading lithium minerals producer with the world’s largest high-grade ore body.

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, 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 strongly encourages applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of work experience. 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 is committed to providing a work environment 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.