Geometallurgical 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 are currently constructing a mine and concentrator at Mt Holland, and 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.

Employee Benefits 

We are committed to supporting, empowering and rewarding our people with a range of benefits available:

• Access to flexible work arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering free confidential coaching and support services 
• Company-paid parental and study leave 
• Short-term incentive programs 
• Salary sacrifice options such as superannuation and novated leasing
• Discounted health insurance 
• Discounted FIFO parking

The Role

The Geometallurgical Technician is responsible for carrying out analytical, metallurgical and other procedures at the on-site laboratory to agreed standards of safety, efficiency and quality control to ensure that geometallurgical information is provided to stakeholders to enable mine and concentrator to operate efficiently and meet production targets. 

This is a full time 12-month Fixed Term FIFO position ex Perth to our Mt Holland site on a 4:3 roster.

Key Responsibilities 

• 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 as required
• Instrument Operation (XRD / Auto RC Chip Photography Station/ FC Bond Grinding Test Mill)
• Equipment cleaning/readiness
• Train fellow team members where necessary 
• Maintain instruments as per schedule 
• Report QC non-conformances to Lab Supervisor
• Ensure effective working relationships are built and maintained with other departments and stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Write detailed shift and swing handovers to set the team up for success

Role Requirements

• Cert IV in Laboratory Techniques desirable 
• Valid driver’s license
• First Aid certificate desirable
• 2+ years experience in mining
• Demonstrated experience following QA/QC systems
• Experience with XRD (Panalytical) and/or FC Bond Grinding Test Mill
• Experience with sample preparation: Pulveriser, Jaw/Boyd crusher and riffle splitter
• Knowledge of Lasersizer and sizings with the sieve shaker (desirable)
• Knowledge of sample preparation for Geological Logging and RC Chip Photography (desirable)

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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