Plant Operator

About us

Lithium Australia’s business purpose is to “Energise Sustainable Electrification”. We achieve this ambition through passionate people, focussed on building more sustainable sources of battery precursor materials; enabling manufacture of safer batteries at a lower cost; and improving efficiency in the recycling of spent batteries. We will do this through lithium-ion battery recycling at Envirostream, development of leading-edge cathode active materials for e-mobility and energy storage applications at VSPC, and through the development of other novel technology solutions, such as the lithium extractive processing technology LieNA®. Our values ground our thinking and approach. Our people’s capability is at the heart of our success. They are focused on creating a safe and inclusive work environment, work with a people centred approach to building meaningful partnerships, and actively respect and trust one another. The aim is to deliver solutions to help decarbonise the world.

Qualifications & experience

• High school certificate or equivalent.
• Vocational training or certification in machine operation, or a related field is highly beneficial e.g. Certificate III Civil Construction Plant Operations or Certificate III in Process Plant Operations
• Knowledge of industrial equipment, such as crushers, shredders, separators, and other relevant machines.
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining machinery.
• Forklift License mandatory.
• Current Victorian Driver’s License.
• A mechanical aptitude and interest

Tasks & responsibilities

• Safety: Understand and adherence to safety guidelines and regulations to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment. Report safety and environmental incidents, near misses and hazards through the formal systems on a regular basis.
• Environmental Awareness: Understand the environmental impact of battery recycling and ensure adherence to sustainable practices.
• Develop a proficiency in operating and maintaining machinery across the recycling of batteries process including crushers, shredders, separators, and other machines. Identify opportunities for process improvement. Follow the SOPs for the relevant processes in line with ISO Quality Accreditation.
• Mechanical Aptitude: troubleshoot and perform basic maintenance on machinery. Develop and apply an understanding of mechanical systems and components to contribute to the smooth operations. The ability to problem solve in response to unexpected issues or challenges.
• General Maintenance: Maintain equipment and keep a clean and safe working area, including general factory and outside storage areas.
• Delivery: Working to the production schedule to meet all productivity, volume and efficiency targets.
• Attention to Detail: Maintain a high level of accuracy with downstream products and batteries (>99%). Precise and accurate operation of machinery to ensure the quality of the recycling process. Monitoring equipment for signs of malfunction or irregularities.
• Communication Skills: Effective communication with team members and supervisors within and across teams. Reporting any issues or concerns related to equipment performance or safety. Contribute to team meetings and actively participate in all training and development.
• Plant Operators at the Berwick Road, Campbellfield facility are responsible for operating a range of machinery designed for the processing and recycling of key components from batteries.

Benefits

• Recognition program
• Employee assistance program
• Career pathing opportunities