Rotating Equipment Engineer

Rotating Equipment Engineer

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.

About the Role:

Are you a driven engineering professional with a passion for equipment reliability and performance? Talison Lithium is seeking a Rotating Equipment Engineer to support our Fixed Plant Maintenance Department at the Greenbushes operation. Reporting to the Senior Rotating Equipment Engineer, this role provides specialised engineering expertise in the areas of regulatory compliance, defect elimination, asset performance improvement, and asset health. Be part of a team at the forefront of lithium production, where your contributions help shape a more sustainable future.

Duties of the role

• management and development of new and existing asset health strategies and tactics;
• providing technical expertise and guidance for the safe operation and maintenance of rotating equipment, providing input into key decisions on asset condition, strategy, process control;
• identifying, diagnosing, and resolving issues with rotating equipment to minimise downtime and ensure optimal performance;
• developing and implementing maintenance strategies including preventative maintenance programs, to drive rotating equipment reliability initiatives;
• overseeing the installation and commissioning of new rotating equipment, ensuring proper alignment, and adherence to safety standards;
• collaborate with the maintenance team, major projects, and vendors to ensure best practices; and
• provide the fixed plant maintenance department with engineering troubleshooting & mentoring support either directly or by coordinating the input of engineering specialists.

About the Candidate:

The following qualification/s are considered desirable tor this position

• tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering; and
• minimum VCAT II Vibration Analysis

The candidate should ideally have the following skills and/or experience:

• 5 years’ experience in a similar role with familiarity with fixed plant assets and materials handling systems Including Crushers, Mills, HPGRs and Screens;
• previous experience in the application of maintenance strategy & tactics of rotating equipment gained within relevant industry, including Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) application and failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA);
• experience with AMS machinery manager desirable;
• strong knowledge of lubrication fundamentals, fluid properties, tribology principles, contamination control, and proper application methods;
• working knowledge of mechanical seals, bearings, gearboxes, couplings, and alignment techniques for rotating machinery;
• knowledge and understanding of International and Australian Standards, plus industrial safety, engineering standards and codes;
• strong in technical writing and technical report development;
• a collaborative team player, who openly supports the groups Reliability initiatives and systems of work;
• proficient use of CMMS systems such as SAP, AX or other similar software; and
• ability to establish and maintain strong and effective working relationships with other members of the maintenance team and across other departments within the business.

Benefits

Some of the many benefits of working with Talison Lithium include:

• Flexible working environment;
• Income protection insurance;
• Life Insurance for company superannuation employees;
• Attractive 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 Lithium Careers portal. This portal is accessible via all Talison Lithium Advertisements on Seek / LinkedIn.

Accommodation options available for the successful candidate.

We look forward to receiving your application for this vacancy.