Process Concentrator Technician

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 position will be responsible for overseeing daily operational and commissioning activities at the Mt Holland Concentrator Plant answering to the Process Supervisor whilst adhering to company safety, environmental, operational, and engineering standards in a productive and efficient manner to ensure maximise plant performance and achieve quality product to meet customer requirements.

This is a full-time position on an 8:6 (DS), 7:7 (NS) FIFO roster EX Perth to our Mt Holland site.

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.
•    Ensure all health, safety and environmental incidents are reported.
•    Proficient in the use Microsoft or equivalent computer skills.
•    DCS experience preferred but not essential
•    Assist in developing operating methods and procedures related to production and operational tasks.
•    Reviewing and improving standards and safe operating procedures for all processing production/operational tasks
•    Ability to understand process flow diagrams preferred but not essential

Role Requirements
•    FEL
•    Bobcat 
•    EWP
•    Valid driver’s license
•    First Aid certificate
•    Working at Heights preferred but not essential
•    Confined Space preferred but not essential
•    Emergency Response training preferred but not essential
•    5+ years in fixed plant processing
•    Processing knowledge and experience in operating crushing, dense medium separation, milling, flotation, and filtration circuits as we all wet tailings storage facilities
•    Experience in being involved in commissioning 
•    Operating SCADA and DCS control systems desired but not essential
•    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.