Process Concentrator Trainer (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. 

Following the commissioning of our mine and concentrator at Mt Holland in 2024, we recently celebrated our first production of battery -grade lithium hydroxide at our Kwinana Refinery. We are now a fully integrated mine-to-refinery operation, supplying high quality lithium hydroxide to global markets and enabling 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

Provide training to members of the processing operations team on a day-to-day basis to ensure compliance with legislated requirements and Covalent’s standards and procedures.

This is a Permanent Full-time position on an 8:6 roster FIFO 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.
•    Assist in the design, development, and implementation of training, inductions, and VOC assessments and site-based onboarding for Process Operations team members.
•    Identify training needs of the Process Operations team, research appropriate solutions, and design training programs in alignment with regulatory requirements and Covalent Lithium procedures.
•    Conduct relevant training & assessment as required to meet business and regulatory requirements.
•    Maintain records in accordance with statutory and company requirements.
•    Be prepared to approach employees in a proactive, positive, and professional manner when dealing with non-compliance.
•    Encourage an environment where coaching and mentoring are actively sought out, and where skills are shared and developed.
•    Provide technical advice and support to management, supervisors, and employees in relation to competency frameworks within the Process Operations department.
•    Conduct training audits to ensure compliance in line with legislation and Covalent Lithium procedures.
•    Where required, assist with incident investigations to ensure relevant information is passed on.

Role Requirements

•    Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
•    Valid HR Class Drivers License
•    Work Safety at Heights
•    Confined Space Entry Permit
•    First Aid Certificate
•    ICAM Incident Lead Investigator Certification (preferred)
•    Experience in a similar role within the mining industry.
•    Computer literacy
•    Operational experience in a mining environment and mineral processing plant

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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