Process/ Paste Plant Operator

Liontown; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary Packaging

Paid Parental Leave up to 12 weeks

Modern accommodation

Novated Leasing

Job summary

A leading battery minerals provider in Australia seeks experienced Process Operators for FIFO roles from Perth. This position involves operating and optimizing key plant circuits while ensuring high safety and environmental standards. Candidates should have 1-2+ years of processing plant experience and excellent communication skills. The company offers competitive salary packaging, parental leave, and modern accommodations. Join a team focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years processing plant experience, preferably in flotation and paste plant.
• Strong focus on safety and effective communication is required.
• Knowledge of permits and isolation is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor processing plant areas including crushing, grinding, flotation, and filtration.
• Maintain stable plant performance through active monitoring.
• Participate in shutdowns, isolations, and identify plant defects.

Skills

Flotation experience

Safety-focused

Strong communication skills

Tools

Mobile plant tickets

Job description

Overview

Liontown Limited is a leading ASX-listed provider of responsibly produced battery minerals, supporting the global transition to clean energy. With world-class assets, tier-one credentials, and strong strategic partnerships, we are committed to delivering a reliable and sustainable supply of critical minerals.

The Opportunity

Liontown is ramping up production at Kathleen Valley and is hiring Process Operators to join our growing team in two permanent FIFO roles:

• Process Operator – Crew (8/6 : 7/7 roster)
• Process Operator – Day Services (8/6 dayshift roster)

Both roles offer the opportunity to build a long-term career within a modern, large-scale lithium processing operation.

• Process Operator – Crew Role

As an Experienced Process Operator, you will be a key member of the Plant Production team, working on an 8/6 : 7/7 FIFO roster from Perth, with accommodation provided at our premium Dragonfly Village.

You will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation and optimisation of core plant circuits, ensuring production targets are met or exceeded while maintaining Liontown’s high safety and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor processing plant areas including:
  • Crushing
  • Grinding
  • Flotation
  • Filtration
  • Control Room Operations (CRO)
  • Paste Plant
• Maintain stable plant performance through active monitoring and adjustment of process parameters.
• Participate in shutdowns, isolations, and permit-controlled activities.
• Identify and report plant defects and improvement opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with supervisors, maintenance, and technical teams.
• Actively contribute to a strong safety culture and continuous improvement.

As you develop your capability, opportunities exist to progress into advanced operator roles and potential rotational roster positions.

• Process Operator – Day Services Role

The Day Services Process Operator is a day-shift FIFO role (8/6 roster from Perth), reporting to the Day Services Process Supervisor. This position provides critical operational and infrastructure support across the processing operation.

This role is well suited to operators who enjoy variety, site-wide exposure, and contributing to plant reliability and improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and manage Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) activities, including inspections and monitoring.
• Operate and monitor the water treatment plant and associated water systems.
• Support and management of the reagent area.
• Complete plant improvement, reliability, and housekeeping projects.
• Prepare and manage permits, isolations, and lock-out/tag-out activities.
• Conduct routine inspections across the Process Plant, Paste Plant, and TSF.
• Operate mobile and fixed plant equipment safely and efficiently.

About You

• 1–2+ years processing plant experience (flotation and paste plant highly regarded).
• Safety-focused with strong communication skills.
• Permit & isolation knowledge.
• Mobile plant tickets desirable.
• Able to pass medical & police check.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary Packaging.
• Paid Parental Leave up to 12 weeks.
• Modern accommodation.
• Novated Leasing.