Senior Metallurgist - Lithium Processing & Optimization

Talison Lithium; Greenbushes; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodation

Income protection insurance

Life Insurance

Parental leave policy

Incentive scheme

Job summary

Talison Lithium is seeking a Metallurgical Supervisor to lead a team of plant metallurgists across multiple processing facilities, ensuring products are produced to specification, safely and efficiently. You will report to the Metallurgical Superintendent and drive performance improvements while mentoring your team.

The role demands strong leadership, a background in metallurgy, and a proven track record of meeting production targets.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Metallurgy, Engineering or 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 awareness

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Education

Metallurgy/Engineering degree

Job description

Talison Lithium is seeking a Metallurgical Supervisor to lead a team of plant metallurgists across multiple processing facilities, ensuring products are produced to specification, safely and efficiently. You will report to the Metallurgical Superintendent and drive performance improvements while mentoring your team.

The role demands strong leadership, a background in metallurgy, and a proven track record of meeting production targets.