Shutdown Maintenance Superintendent

Shutdown Maintenance Superintendent

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 lead the safe and efficient execution of major shutdowns across our lithium processing operation. This pivotal role ensures shutdowns are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards, while coordinating large contractor teams and driving continuous improvement in plant reliability.

Responsibilities include

• leading the execution of planned shutdowns, ensuring all scope, materials, and labour are ready before commencement;
• driving shutdown delivery across safety, quality, cost, and schedule performance;
• supervising shutdown crews and contractors across multiple disciplines, ensuring compliance with site procedures and permit systems;
• coordinating daily activities and resources to meet critical milestones and maintain progress;
• managing large contractor workforces, including onboarding, performance monitoring, and scope alignment;
• leading pre-starts, toolbox talks, and interface meetings to reinforce safety and productivity expectations;
• monitoring workfront progress, resolving issues, and implementing real-time corrective actions to avoid delays or cost overruns;
• managing emergent work and variations with proper approvals and documentation; and
• preparing post-shutdown reviews, capturing lessons learned, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

About the Candidate

• 8–10 years’ experience in maintenance, shutdown, or project delivery within mining, processing, or heavy industry;
• proven success in executing major plant shutdowns, including managing large contractor workforces;
• strong ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams in high-pressure, high-risk environments;
• solid knowledge of WA Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022 and statutory compliance requirements;
• familiarity with Australian Standards for plant isolation, confined space, scaffolding, and pressure equipment.
• Expertise in shutdown planning, critical path methodology, and contractor management tools (e.g., Permit to Work, JHA);
• excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to motivate teams and hold contractors accountable;
• skilled in risk management, incident investigation, and enforcing safety and quality standards; and
• demonstrated ability to remain composed, make sound decisions, and maintain focus on results under time-critical and high-pressure conditions.

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