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At Covalent Lithium, we are genuinely passionate about creating a clean energy future and supporting our teams who enable this vision.
We have recently opened our mine at Mt Holland and are constructing a refinery in Kwinana, which will produce high-quality lithium hydroxide for lithium batteries around the world.
Our project will enable approximately 1 million electric vehicles to go on the road every year for the next 50 years.
We are proud to foster a culture where people with different skills, experiences and backgrounds are welcomed and set-up for success.
We support, empower and reward our people with a range of benefits:
Competitive remuneration, and annual incentives for eligible employeesAccess to discounts, recognition and rewardsAccess to flexible work arrangementsDedicated wellbeing program support and discounted health insuranceEqual access to paid parental leave, financial support, return to work and parenting roomSalary sacrifice options for superannuation and novated leasingDiscounted FIFO parking with Perth AirportThe Role The Metallurgical Technician is tasked with carrying out laboratory and metallurgical test work as directed, calibration and maintenance of online process control equipment, and conducting routine plant sampling.
You will gain an understanding of the operational and technical aspects of the processing plant and laboratory, in order to assist the Metallurgist in plant optimisation and improvement projects.
The Metallurgical Technician will align business and operational strategies, with the aim of maximising throughput and spodumene recovery whilst striving to optimise operating costs of process plant operation, against a range of KPI's.
This is a Permanent full-time FIFO position EX Perth to our Mt Holland site on an 8:6 roster. Key Responsibilities Assist in providing and maintaining a safe work environment, implement and deliver compliance with SHE&C plans, management systems and processes within the processing plant, including supporting operation such as maintenance and laboratory.Active participation in the establishment of a health and safety culture.Comply with all health and safety, environmental and regulatory policies relating to the project and ensure a safe working environment.Ensure all health, safety and environmental incidents are reported promptly.Developing operating methods and procedures related to operational, metallurgical and process technician tasks.Provide technical support and troubleshooting to the operations team to achieve production targets.Develop and perform metallurgical test work programs under the guidance of site metallurgists.Reviewing and improving standards and safe operating procedures for metallurgical lab and field works.Interacting closely with Covalent Process Technology & Innovation team to develop a consistent approach with respect to continuous improvement and ensure information flow between all sites is well maintained.Ability to read, understand and interpret engineering drawings (P&IDs, PFD).Work on plant improvement projects as directed by the site Metallurgists.Comply with and undertake additional / alternative responsibilities as reasonably requested by their supervisor.Ensure the assigned process control instruments are maintained in calibrated and working order, including plant automatic samplers, mass flow meters and other online monitoring.Conduct routine daily, weekly and monthly surveys to gather critical plant data and ensure timely and accurate results, including Gold in Circuit Inventories, Crusher surveys and Mill inspections.Role Requirements Applicants studying a Metallurgical qualification are encouraged to apply.Certificate IV in laboratory skills desired.Valid driver's license.First Aid certificate.WA Radiation Safety qualifications desired but not essential.3+ years in fixed plant processing or in a commercial lab environment.Experience in hard rock lithium processing desired but not essential.Technical knowledge and experience in lab management processes, including lab sample management systems.Operational knowledge of crushing, dense medium separation, milling, and flotation circuits desired.Experience in conducting metallurgical test work programs.Experience in delivering operational improvement projects.Demonstrated track record of problem solving and solution implementation.Ability to work in remote and/or arid environmental conditions.A competitive remuneration package commensurate with the role, candidate experience, skills and qualifications will be offered.
Our team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.
Candidates from all backgrounds and ages are encouraged to apply, including First Nations People, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, people with disabilities and those with neurodiverse, intersectional, or multiple diverse characteristics.
Covalent Lithium is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, with a focus on our employees.
We recognise skills, expertise, commitment and living our values of Purpose, Care, Accountability and Collaboration.
Our goal is to attract, develop, motivate, reward, and retain the best people in the industry.
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