Principal Mining Engineer

Who are we?

Liontown Resources (ASX: LTR) is an ASX 200 company, with a focus on battery minerals. We aim to be an ESG leader in the resources sector and a globally significant provider of battery minerals for the rapidly growing clean energy market. We will do this by finding, developing and supplying the battery minerals required by the rapidly growing electric vehicle and energy storage industries.

We control two major lithium deposits in Western Australia and have ambition to grow our portfolio through downstream expansion and exploration acquisitions.

Our Kathleen Valley Lithium Project in Western Australia is a Tier-1 battery metals asset with grade and scale. It is one of the largest and highest-grade hard rock lithium deposits in the world and is at the forefront of Liontown's low-carbon future. It is one of the few lithium projects globally in construction today with first production targeted for mid-2024.

About the role

Liontown is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Mining Engineer. This permanent opportunity will be based at our West Perth head office, Rhodes House, working on a Monday - Friday 5/2 roster with site travel as required.

As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in strategic planning, technical leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure the efficient and sustainable extraction of our product.

As the Principal Mining Engineer at Liontown, you will spearhead strategic planning initiatives by developing and implementing plans aligned with production targets and long-term business goals. Your role extends to optimising mine designs and extraction methods, ensuring maximum efficiency. Additionally, your technical expertise will be vital in providing leadership on Mining Engineering principles, practices, and innovations, collaborating seamlessly with cross-functional teams, including engineering, geologists and metallurgists, to optimise ore recovery.

In this leadership position, you will drive operational optimisation strategies, focusing on efficiency, safety, and environmental sustainability. Regular reviews of operational processes and subsequent recommendations for improvements will be part of your responsibilities. As a seasoned professional, you will lead and manage a range of technical mining projects, ensuring their execution within established timelines and budgets. Regulatory compliance is paramount, and you will oversee that mining operations adhere to relevant environmental, safety, and regulatory standards while staying informed about industry regulations and best practices.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our mining department as we move Kathleen Valley from development to operations. We have a world-class underground operation with a 23 year mine life.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in Mining Engineering, with a focus on technical operational planning and optimisation and leadership roles.
• Proven experience in senior and leadership roles at large-scale underground mining projects.

• Strong knowledge of mining practices, safety regulations, and environmental standards in Australia.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Proficiency in using mining software (Deswik) and other relevant tools for mine planning and analysis.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
• Able to pass a Pre-Employment medical, National Police Clearance, and Drug and Alcohol screen.

Why Liontown

Our purpose is to find and develop lithium and other mineral deposits required to support the transition to a low-carbon future. The minerals we will mine are key to the electric vehicle and energy storage industries that will contribute to a low-carbon future.

We aim to be a globally significant ESG leader and provider of battery minerals for the rapidly growing clean energy market. We partner with customers and suppliers who can demonstrate their ESG credentials.

The materials we produce are a critical input to global decarbonisation efforts and it is our responsibility to produce them with the lowest possible carbon footprint and manage the environmental impact at every stage. For this reason, at our Kathleen Valley operation, we have made a significant upfront capital investment via our energy partner, Zenith Energy, to ensure that at least 60% of our start-up energy requirements will come from renewable energy, from what is currently expected to be the largest off-grid wind-solar-battery storage hybrid power station for a mining project in Australia.

As the world transitions to a low-carbon future, we aim to be part of the solution, not contribute to the problem.

For more information on Liontown Resources, please visit www.ltresources.com.au