Supervisor Process Operations (Mt Holland)

About Us 

Covalent Lithium is a new greenfield lithium project that is currently under construction to develop the Mt Holland lithium project and produce battery-quality lithium hydroxide in Western Australia. Our project is backed by the expertise and funding of our joint venture partners – SQM and Wesfarmers. 

The Mt Holland project consists of a mine and concentrator located south of Southern Cross and a refinery at Kwinana that will produce 50,000 tonnes of lithium hydroxide once construction and commissioning is complete. Our lithium hydroxide will be exported to international manufacturers to produce over 1 million electric vehicles. This is an exciting opportunity to join a battery metals project that is driving the new energy sector in WA.

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:

• 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 position will be responsible for overseeing daily operational activities at the Mt Holland concentrator, including supervision of operational staff and contractors, developing, achieving, and improving the monthly and annual production targets (crushing & wet plant throughput, metal recovery, plant availability and utilisation), whilst adhering to company safety, environmental, operational, and engineering standards. 

This is a full-time position on an 8:6 (DS), 7:7 (NS) roster ex Perth.

Key Responsibilities 

• To provide a safe work environment, implement and deliver compliance with SHE&C plans, management systems and processes within the mine.
• Comply with all health and safety, environmental and regulatory policies relating to the project and ensure a safe working environment.
• Developing operating standards, methods and procedures related to production and operational tasks.
• Ensure the department's long-term targets are identified and achieved through planning, scheduling, and strategy implementation.
• Co-ordinate activities as part of the site leadership team to ensure the continuous supply of ore to achieve planned concentrate production, plant reliability and cost performance.
• Assist in the development of budget/forecasting physical, cost models, personnel, and capital justifications to accurately predict production and operating costs and setting up a system to measure performance against the models
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to coach, train and influence the behaviour of others.
• Managing the distribution of skills within the crews to ensure that the supervision, training, and permits are provided.
• All aspects of people leadership including recruitment, performance management and development.
• Build organisational capability (people & organisational structure, personnel, and contractors) to successfully deliver the processing operations budget.
• Develop and maintain constructive relationships with colleagues, business partners, regulators, government, and other stakeholders, utilising these relationships to successfully resolve issues if, or when, they arise.

Role Requirements

• Certificate IV in Frontline Leadership desired but not essential
• Valid driver’s license
• First Aid certificate
• 5+ years in fixed plant processing, including at least 2 years supervisory and/or leadership experience
• Experience in hard rock lithium processing desired but not essential
• Processing knowledge and experience in operating crushing, dense medium separation, milling, and flotation circuits as we all wet tailings storage facilities
• Experience in being involved in commissioning and delivering operational improvement projects, but not essential.
• Demonstrated track record of problem solving and solution implementation in a multi-discipline team-based environment
• Operating SCADA and DCS control systems desired but not essential
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft office and SAP

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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