Experienced Process Operator

Brunel; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Super paid on all hours

Salary sacrificing

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Brunel is seeking a Process Operator for our lithium processing operations in Detroit, MI. You will operate and monitor plant circuits across crushing, grinding, flotation, filtration and the paste plant, working an 8/6, 7/7 FIFO roster.

This is a genuine temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term career potential, within a collaborative operations team focused on safety and efficiency. You will troubleshoot issues, adjust parameters, and ensure safe production while maintaining logs and supporting

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a mineral processing environment.
• Exposure to flotation circuits; lithium/gold/copper operations advantageous.
• Paste plant experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate Crushing, Grinding, Flotation, Filtration, Paste Plant and Control Room circuits.
• Monitor plant performance and adjust operating parameters to optimise production.
• Conduct routine inspections and identify faults or abnormalities.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and minimise downtime.
• Complete start-up, shutdown and isolation activities per site procedures.
• Participate in planned shutdowns and permit-controlled work.
• Maintain logs, reports and shift handovers accurately.
• Report hazards, defects and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with maintenance and technical teams to support plant reliability.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards and follow all safety procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for plant performance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Operational excellence

Tools

Construction White Card

Skid Steer

Working at Heights

Confined Space

Job description

Join a leading lithium operation as a Process Operator, supporting safe and efficient production across key processing and paste plant circuits. Working an 8/6, 7/7 FIFO roster, you'll play a hands-on role in optimising plant performance, maintaining production targets and contributing to a strong safety culture. This is a genuine temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term career potential.

About this role

In this role, you will be responsible for operating and monitoring processing plant circuits to ensure safe, stable and efficient production outcomes. Working as part of a collaborative operations team, you will actively monitor plant performance, adjust operating parameters, respond to process upsets and identify opportunities to improve recovery and throughput. Duties will include:

• Operating Crushing, Grinding, Flotation, Filtration, Paste Plant and Control Room circuits
• Monitoring plant performance and making adjustments to optimise production
• Conducting routine inspections and identifying equipment faults or abnormalities
• Troubleshooting operational issues and assisting in minimising downtime
• Completing start-up, shutdown and isolation activities in line with site procedures
• Participating in planned shutdowns and permit-controlled work
• Maintaining accurate log sheets, reports and shift handovers
• Reporting hazards, defects and improvement opportunities
• Working closely with maintenance and technical teams to support plant reliability
• Maintaining high housekeeping standards across operational areas
• Following all safety, environmental and operational procedures
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives focused on plant performance and operational excellence

Is this you?

To be successful, you will have a minimum of 5 years' experience within a mineral processing environment, with exposure to flotation circuits and previous experience in lithium, gold, copper or similar operations. Paste plant experience will be highly regarded. You will demonstrate strong troubleshooting capability, a proactive approach to safety and the ability to work effectively within a team-driven production environment. Construction White Card, Skid Steer, Working at Heights and Confined Space tickets are essential, along with the ability to pass a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen and police clearance.

What we offer

• Super paid on all hours
• Salary sacrificing
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.