The Pilbara region of Western Australia is home to a leading lithium company, which operates one of the world's largest independent hard-rock lithium operations. The operation produces spodumene and tantalite concentrates, with a significant scale and quality that has attracted global partners.
As part of its growth and diversification strategy, this company aims to become a major player in the rapidly growing lithium supply chain, driven by increasing demand for clean energy technologies such as electric vehicles and energy storage. This will enable the world to pursue a sustainable energy future.
The Maintenance Leading Hand role involves assisting maintenance supervisors in allocating and monitoring daily activities of technicians. It also involves coordinating trade teams, work scheduling, implementing, and initiating work activities passed on from supervisors or superintendents.
This is a permanent full-time position on an 8/6 roster, with options for FIFO from Perth or DIDO from Port Hedland, WA.
Key Responsibilities
* Understand and implement quality control techniques to ensure high standards are met.
* Work under limited supervision either individually or in a team environment, demonstrating good administration/training abilities and leadership qualities.
* Implement QSE policies, procedures, and standards to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
* Multitask while leading and assisting workflow coordination of a team, ensuring effective time management and prioritization.
* Coordinate tradespersons and maintenance activities to achieve the maintenance plan, resolving work scheduling issues related to priorities, time, trade allocation, equipment, or parts.
* Lead and supervise some activities that require next-level trade guidance or on-the-job training to support the maintenance team.
* Troubleshoot and report on failures when required, including gathering failure evidence for later analysis.
* Provide positive mentoring and be a role model to team members, advocating safe and efficient work practices and compliance to standards.
About You
* Relevant Certificate III or IV Trade Certificate
* Post-trade qualifications, certification, or trade experience recognized as next level to the trade skills within the team being led.
* Supervisor/Leading Hand Fixed Plant maintenance experience in a mining processing plant environment (minimum expectation of 3-5 years).
* Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
* Ability to work well in a team in remote areas.
* Strong commitment towards safety and quality.
* Root Cause Analysis experience.
* PRONTO experience and MS Office skills highly regarded.
* Current WA Driver's license.
* Willingness to undertake a full site medical and provide a current National Police Clearance.
What We Offer
* An amazing culture with a diverse team of people who share the passion for what we do.
* The chance to play your part in powering a sustainable energy future.
* A unique career opportunity in a new, exciting sector of the Resources Industry.
* A great salary package with an incentive program and other employee benefits.
* Paid Parental & Community Leave.
* Commitment to ongoing development.
* A great village with onsite recreational facilities situated close to site: Wi-Fi, TV, wet & dry mess, gym, golf, tennis, games/media room – the list goes on – however most importantly... really good food.
What We Stand For
* Safety First
* Great People
* We Deliver
* One Team
* Shaping Tomorrow