Shift Lead, Rare Earths Refinery (CLP/SXPF)

Iluka Resources; Eneabba; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodation

Bus-in Bus-out

Job summary

Iluka Resources is recruiting experienced Shift Coordinators to lead the CLP area of the Eneabba rare earths refinery startup. Roles start in early 2027 and operate on a 7 days on, 7 days off, 7 nights on, 7 nights off roster with BIBO transport and new camp facilities.

Candidates should have extensive refinery commissioning experience and proven ability to lead both small and large teams, delivering safety, production and quality targets.

Qualifications

• 10+ years operating rare earths or similar refineries with at least 5 years in supervision.
• Extensive commissioning experience in C3 (water) and C4 (feed) within these plants.
• Ability to lead small teams during commissioning and larger teams during operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead water and fluid commissioning in all refinery areas.
• Lead first fills of reagents.
• Lead feed commissioning for cracking, leaching, purification and reagent regeneration.

Skills

Leadership

Shift coordination

Commissioning

Damage control & safety

Tools

Distributed Control Systems

Job description

Iluka Resources is recruiting experienced Shift Coordinators to lead the CLP area of the Eneabba rare earths refinery startup. Roles start in early 2027 and operate on a 7 days on, 7 days off, 7 nights on, 7 nights off roster with BIBO transport and new camp facilities.

Candidates should have extensive refinery commissioning experience and proven ability to lead both small and large teams, delivering safety, production and quality targets.