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
Covalent are seeking experienced Process Operators, the Process Operators will be responsible for overseeing daily operational 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 permanent position on an 8:6 (DS), 7:7 (NS) FIFO roster at the 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
- Ensure effective working relationships are built and maintained with other departments and stakeholders, both internal and external.
- Contribute as member of the Covalent Lithium team in establishing our desired organization culture.
- Support and coach team members, managers and employees.
Role Requirements
- Processing knowledge and experience in operating crushing, dense medium separation, milling, flotation, and filtration circuits as we all wet tailings storage facilities
- Operating SCADA and DCS control systems desired but not essential
- Ability to work in remote and/or arid environmental conditions
- Valid driver’s license
- HRWL: FEL, EWP
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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