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Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia (TLEA) is a joint venture between Tianqi Lithium Corporation and IGO Ltd. We have built the first battery‑grade lithium hydroxide plant in Australia, paving the way for the country to be a major player in the global clean‑energy transition.
We're looking for people who want to be a part of the industry of the future – people who work with purpose and urgency, take initiative, and rise to challenges. We seek individuals who empower others, embrace innovation, and thrive in an open and supportive environment where teamwork and collaboration are valued.
At TLEA you'll be part of a team that is excited to be involved in a world‑class project that benefits not only the Western Australian community but the world.
About the role
TLEA is welcoming applications for a max‑term Senior Construction Engineer to join our team on a 2‑year maximum‑term contract, working a Monday to Friday roster at our Kwinana plant.
In this role you'll support brownfield construction activities including SIMOPS, construction verification (CVC), QA inspections, ITR/ITP sign‑off, walk‑downs, punch listing, and resolving contractor queries. You'll coordinate closely with Commissioning and Operational Readiness teams to ensure construction completion aligns with site standards and specifications.
We're looking for someone who lives our core values and brings strategic foresight, prioritises effectively, removes obstacles, and delivers results. You'll remain composed under pressure, provide stability, and excel in planning, goal setting, and performance evaluation.
Role responsibilities
* Support the Lead Construction Delivery Engineer in coordinating execution of brownfield projects (ramp‑up).
* Ensure project activities meet company standards and specifications and/or exceed industry standards.
* Manage internal stakeholder engagement between Construction, Commissioning, Operational Readiness and Engineering.
* Review and provide input to the Contractor's construction methodology, CRAW, risk assessment workshops, Work Method statements, QA documentation templates.
* Coordinate with the contractor regarding SIMOPS and planning, especially during shutdown.
* Carry out safety walk‑downs and liaise with stakeholders for remedial action.
* Coordinate internally to expedite advice on contractor's technical clarifications.
* Coordinate with the construction contractor to take ownership of the free issued equipment and materials.
* Verify and sign off QA documentation (ITR, ITPs) of the completed scope as per design deliverables and CPY spec.
* Coordinate joint walk‑downs with construction contractor and establish construction punch list with appropriate categories.
* Coordinate with the contractor to expedite Red‑lined P&ID as part of CVC.
* Coordinate with execution contractor to close out punch‑list items/construction defects identified during CVC walk‑down, commissioning phase, and operations handover walk‑downs.
* Coordinate with execution contractor to verify off‑site fabrication, witness HOLD points as required.
* Participate in periodical progress meetings with the contractor to review progress, procurement, safety, SIMOPS, non‑conformance, technical clarifications.
* Participate in joint walk‑downs with Operations as part of readiness verification for startup/handover to Operations.
* Assist Project Controls in reviewing contractor timesheets, variations, construction progress as part of verification.
* Coordinate with the contractor to expedite final documentation handover to Document control for internal review and sign‑off.
* Coordinate internally to transform As‑built deliverables to 'Black‑line' and upload into internal document system.
* Assist with establishing scope of work to facilitate procurement and associated SAP process.
* Ensure governance of the Owner's Project Execution process and compliance to procedures and policies.
* Manage relationships and use 'Best for Project' decision making to deliver project objectives.
* Participate in the periodical team meetings to review progress, risks, and issues.
* Facilitate meetings between ramp‑up team and key stakeholders in Operations to resolve issues.
* Facilitate meetings between ramp‑up team and construction contractor to resolve issues.
* Assist closing out execution risk as required.
What you can bring
* Tertiary degree in engineering and over 5 years construction management experience on the client side.
* Project management experience in either the mining/resources or major industrial sector.
* Experience in downstream processing/chemical plants preferable.
* Construction management experience in a brownfield environment, preferably with exposure to commissioning, operations readiness and handover.
* Ability to form relationships at all levels in the project organisation and key stakeholders.
* Familiarity with the application of digital technologies throughout the project phase.
We offer
* Competitive salary with a performance‑based discretionary bonus structure.
* Additional superannuation.
* Awards and recognition program.
* Long‑service leave option after 5 years (pro rata).
* Supportive colleagues committed to your success and well‑being.
* Inclusive and diverse work environment.
Location: TLEA proudly acknowledges the Whadjuk and Gnaala Karla Boodja people of the Noongar Nation, the traditional custodians of the Kwinana area, where we operate our plant. Kwinana is 38 km from the Perth central business district, 20 km from the City of Fremantle and just 7 km from Rockingham.
To find out more about this unique opportunity, please submit your application by clicking the 'Apply' button. All applications and discussions will be kept strictly confidential. Applicants are advised that the shortlisting and interview process may commence before the closing date.
At Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia, we embrace and recognise the value of diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We welcome and encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds.
We respectfully request no agency applications. Thank you.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Mining
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