Iluka Resources is a global critical minerals company and has established a significant position in rare earth elements. Rare earth oxides are essential to global electrification and decarbonisation.
As the world moves towards a smarter, safer and sustainable future, our high-quality products are increasing in demand.
We have a number of opportunities now and in the future for process plant operators at our sites across Australia. Depending on the site and the operations at which they are based operators can be involved in mineral processing and separation, the safe operation and inspections of fixed and mobile plant equipment, involvement in our rehabilitation processes, facilitating maintenance where appropriate and sampling and testing of product streams.
About The Role
We are seeking a range of experienced Process Plant Operators for our designated sites located in Western Australia and South Australia. The positions are either residential, FIFO or DIDO depending on which site location.
Reporting to the Production Coordinator a key accountability is to ensure that the plant is operated safely and reliably. You will:
Undertake regular plant inspections, complete check sheets, and risk and hazard assessments to ensure a safe environment
Enable timely and effective maintenance
Operate fixed and mobile plant in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and safe work instructions
Sample process streams, report and correct any production variances
About You
Similar experience in a mining or processing environment
Applicable qualifications to the role including a valid drivers licence
Ability to work autonomously and engage cohesively with teams
Flexible approach to take on tasks
Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement
Australian working rights
Demonstrate a proactive approach to safety and the environment
Communicate – show strong interpersonal skills coupled with good literacy, numeracy and computer capacity
Commitment to further training and skills development
What We Offer
This position offers an exciting chance for you to make this role your own and grow your career with plenty of development opportunities! A competitive remuneration with a short-term annual incentive is on offer.
Our people are the foundation of our business and are vital to our success now and into the future. Iluka offers an empowering and inclusive work environment that is as diverse as the communities in which we operate.
If you share our values, and you have the skills and experience to help us to succeed and deliver sustainable value, please apply and express your interest now.
“We respect and encourage diversity in a workforce that reflects our communities.”