Senior Metallurgist

Talison Lithium; Australia; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Income protection insurance

Life Insurance for company superannuit

Competitive parental leave policy

Salary sacrifice options for remote (D

Incentive scheme

Job summary

Talison Lithium is seeking a Metallurgical Team Lead to manage a team of plant metallurgists, optimising performance and supporting multiple lithium processing facilities. The role focuses on safety, efficiency, and achieving production targets within specification.

You will lead development of the metallurgical team, mentor staff, and drive continuous improvement while operating on an 8:6 roster with 10-hour shifts and DIDO accommodation options.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Metallurgy, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum five years' experience in a metallurgical role.
• Proven ability to achieve production targets in a processing environment.
• Strong understanding of mineralogy and metallurgical processes.
• Experience analysing sampling and production data.
• Sound knowledge of risk management, safety regulations and safe work practices.
• Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring production performance against targets and budget.
• Preparing and reviewing production reports.
• Optimising metallurgical processes to improve plant performance and recovery.
• Identifying opportunities to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Supporting product quality through collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Leading, mentoring and developing members of the metallurgical team.
• Maintaining high safety and housekeeping standards.
• Assisting with operational projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Safety leadership

Metallurgy knowledge

Data analysis

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Metallurgy or Engineering

Job description

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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 Metallurgical Superintendent, the successful candidate will manage a team of plant metallurgists providing support to multiple lithium processing facilities to ensure products are produced within specification, safely and efficiently, while achieving agreed production targets. This role is responsible for optimising plant performance, improving operational efficiencies and providing leadership and development to the metallurgical team.

This position is offered on an 8:6 roster, working 10-hour shifts, with camp accommodation available in our newly established facilities for drive-in, drive-out (DIDO) candidates.

Responsibilities include:

• Monitoring production performance against targets and budget
• Preparing and reviewing production reports
• Optimising metallurgical processes to improve plant performance and recovery
• Identifying opportunities to reduce costs and improve efficiency
• Supporting product quality through collaboration with key stakeholders
• Leading, mentoring and developing members of the metallurgical team
• Maintaining high safety and housekeeping standards
• Assisting with operational projects and continuous improvement initiatives

About the Candidate:

• Tertiary qualifications in Metallurgy, Engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum five years' experience in a metallurgical role
• Proven ability to achieve production targets in a processing environmentStrong understanding of mineralogy and metallurgical processes
• Experience analysing sampling and production data
• Sound knowledge of risk management, safety regulations and safe work practices
• Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder engagement skills

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
• 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.