Laboratory Technician (Mt Holland)

About Us 

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 employees
•    Access to discounts, recognition and rewards
•    Access to flexible work arrangements
•    Dedicated wellbeing program support and discounted health insurance
•    Equal access to paid parental leave, financial support, return to work and parenting room
•    Salary sacrifice options for superannuation and novated leasing
•    Discounted FIFO parking with Perth Airport

The Role

The Laboratory Technician is responsible for carrying out analytical and other procedures at the on-site laboratory to agreed standards of safety, efficiency and quality control. From time to time additional duties as required.

6 Month Fixed Term Contract FIFO ex Perth to our Mt Holland site on an 8/6, 7/7 roster.

Key Responsibilities 

•    Active participation in the establishment of a health and safety culture. 
•    Undertake all work in a safe and efficient manner, in accordance with statutory requirements and Covalent policies & procedures.
•    Comply with all health and safety, environmental and regulatory policies relating to the project and ensure a safe working environment. Participate in laboratory SHE&C processes and initiatives. 
•    Engage in laboratory audits 
•    Ensure handling protocols for fibrous material are followed. 
•    Ensure all health, safety and environmental incidents are reported.
•    Participate in incident and near miss investigations where appropriate 
•    Contribute to the Continuous Improvement culture of the laboratory
•    Ensure procedures for every task are adhered to 
•    Carry out routine checks and calibrations of all instruments
•    Sample preparation
•    Dewatering/ Filtration of samples
•    Sieve sizing
•    LIMS Familiarity
•    Moistures, solids and SGs
•    Instrument Operation
•    Digests
•    Water Quality Testing
•    Equipment cleaning/ readiness
•    Train fellow team members where necessary 
•    Maintain instruments as per schedule 
•    Report QC non-conformances to Lab Supervisor

Role Requirements

•    Cert IV in Laboratory Techniques desirable
•    Valid driver’s license
•    First Aid certificate desirable
•    3 – 5 years of experience in mining
•    Demonstrated experience following QA/QC systems
•    Experience with AAS or ICP (Agilent), fusion machines and XRD
•    Experience with sample preparation: Pulveriser, Jaw/Boyd crusher and riffle splitter

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.