Shift Coordinators (CLP)

LUKA RESOURCES; Eneabba; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodation

Bus-in/bus-out roster

Job summary

Iluka Resources in Eneabba, WA, seeks an experienced Shift Coordinator to lead CLP/SXPF commissioning and shift operations at Australia’s first fully integrated rare earths refinery. The role involves directing control room and field staff, managing permits, and driving safety, production and quality outcomes.

The successful candidate will have 10+ years in related refineries with five+ years of supervisory experience, strong DCS exposure and proven leadership in large-scale commissioning and

Qualifications

• Ten-plus years experience operating rare earths, synthetic rutile, lithium, vanadium or nickel laterite refineries with at least five years of supervisory experience.
• Extensive experience in C3 (water) and C4 (feed) commissioning in the same plants.
• Ability to lead small teams during commissioning, quickly, flexibly and safely solving problems to maintain schedule.
• Ability to lead larger teams during operation, delivering on safety, production, quality, recovery and cost expectations.
• Extensive experience in operating Distributed Control Systems.
• Ability to make quick and competent decisions in large-scale operating environments from multiple sources of information.
• Strong ability to understand and manage plant mass balance, quality and recovery.

Responsibilities

• Lead water and fluid commissioning in all areas of the refinery
• Lead first fills of reagents
• Lead feed on commissioning for the cracking, leaching, purification and reagent regeneration areas
• Direct, coach and manage control room and in-field operators
• Design, create, hang and remove isolation and work permits
• Prioritise tasks for shift maintenance personnel
• Log circuit performance, observations and changes to set points
• Create and refine operational procedures

Skills

Water commissioning

Feed commissioning

DCS experience

Team leadership

Mass balance

Decision making

Tools

DCS systems

Job description

Join Australia's first fully integrated rare earths refinery Site-based - Eneabba, WA Iluka Resources is a leading global producer of the criticalminerals zircon and high-grade titanium dioxide feedstocks (rutile and synthetic rutile). Iluka has also strategically stockpiled a rare earth concentrate for the last three decades. Rare earth elements are essential for defence, medical, glass, fuels, optical, consumer electronics, robotics, electric and hybrid vehicles, emissions reduction, renewable energy, as well as most items that use electric motors. Most people use products containing rare earths or utilise rare earths in their manufacturing more than 50 times a day. In partnership with the Australian Government, Iluka is building a globally significant rare earths refinery at Eneabba in Western Australia’s Mid-West. The refinery will convert both the existing stockpile and many other feed sources into separated rare earth oxides. Construction of the refinery is now 60% complete. With start-up fast approaching, Iluka is now commencing recruitment to operate the refinery.

About the refinery

Refinery management will be split into two broad areas: Cracking, Leaching and Purification (CLP) Solvent Extraction and Product Finishing (SXPF) CLP cracks, leaches and purifies the rare earths in a solution form, ready for downstream separation. CLP also regenerates reagents on site for recycling and re-use.

About the roles

We are seeking experienced Shift Coordinators to take lead roles in the CLP area of the refinery. These roles are scheduled to commence in early 2027. These positions will operate on a 7 days on, 7 days off, 7 nights on, 7 nights off roster. With Eneabba located three hours north of Perth and 1.5 hours south of Geraldton, the site will operate on a bus-in, bus-out (BIBO) roster, with new camp accommodation and facilities provided.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead water and fluid commissioning in all areas of the refinery
• Lead first fills of reagents
• Lead feed on commissioning for the cracking, leaching, purification and reagent regeneration areas
• Direct, coach and manage control room and in-field operators
• Design, create, hang and remove isolation and work permits
• Prioritise tasks for shift maintenance personnel
• Log circuit performance, observations and changes to set points
• Create and refine operational procedures

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Ten-plus years experience operating rare earths, synthetic rutile, lithium, vanadium or nickel laterite refineries with at least five years of supervisory experience
• Extensive experience in C3 (water) and C4 (feed) commissioning in the same types of plants
• Ability to lead small teams during commissioning, quickly, flexibly and safely solving problems to maintain schedule
• Ability to lead larger teams during operation, delivering on safety, production, quality, recovery and cost expectations
• Extensive experience in operating Distributed Control Systems
• Ability to make quick and competent decisions in large-scale operating environments from multiple sources of information
• A strong ability to understand and manage plant mass balance, quality and recovery with a combination of in-field look/listen/smell/feel observations, trend analysis and assessment of laboratory assays

What we offer

We are committed to upholding our Business Values, supporting equal opportunities, gender equality and cultural diversity. If you share our values of Integrity, Respect, Courage, Accountability and Collaboration; and you have the skills and experience to help us to succeed and deliver sustainable value,

Applications close: 1 October 2026

We respect and encourage diversity in a workforce that reflects our communities.

Iluka Resources is a global critical minerals company with over 70 years' industry experience in exploration, project development, mining, processing, marketing and rehabilitation. The company's objective is to deliver sustainable value. We are a leading producer of zircon and high grade titanium dioxide feedstocks, rutile and synthetic rutile. We are also set to become a globally material supplier of separated rare earth oxides, via the company's development of Australia's first fully integrated rare earths refinery at Eneabba, in Western Australia. As an international supplier of critical minerals, Iluka’s products are used in an array of applications including technology, construction, medical, lifestyle and industrial uses. As the world moves towards a smarter, safer and sustainable future, 0ur high quality products are increasing in demand. Headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, Iluka is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Our people are the foundation of our business and are vital to our success now and into the future. We offer an empowering and inclusive work environment. Whether you are working at one of our welcoming sites or corporate offices, you have the opportunity to build strong connections and truly belong.