Lead Mechanical Fitter - Mining & Plant

Covalent Lithium; Shire Of Yilgarn; Remote; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

LiFT program

Flexible work

Wellbeing program

Parental leave support

Salary sacrifice & super

FIFO parking

Job summary

Covalent Lithium is seeking a Leading Hand - Mechanical Tradesperson to join the Mt Holland team. The role requires hands-on maintenance leadership, planning and safety compliance across mining operations, with a focus on delivering reliable fixed plant performance.

The position offers an 8:6 roster, ex FIFO from Perth, on-site duties at Mt Holland mine and opportunities for career growth within a growing lithium operation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years leading hand experience in a mining or processing plant environment.
• Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical) completed.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Supervisor Mechanical with work instruction and planning.
• Lead a crew of up to 8 and allocate tasks.
• Relieve Supervisor duties as required during absence.
• Conduct daily pre-starts and toolbox talks; ensure safety compliance.
• Execute planned and breakdown maintenance to maximise reliability of fixed plant assets.
• Record maintenance activities and equipment history in the CMMS.
• Ensure site safety standards and environmental requirements are met.
• Participate in shutdowns, project work and continuous improvement.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Problem solving

Planning & prioritising

Education

Certificate III in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS (Pronto / SAP)

Job description

Covalent Lithium is seeking a Leading Hand - Mechanical Tradesperson to join the Mt Holland team. The role requires hands-on maintenance leadership, planning and safety compliance across mining operations, with a focus on delivering reliable fixed plant performance.

The position offers an 8:6 roster, ex FIFO from Perth, on-site duties at Mt Holland mine and opportunities for career growth within a growing lithium operation.