Production Services Operator
Australia, Western Australia, West Perth
Experience: 2-4 Years
Mining
Introduction
Join a growing WA mining operation as a Production Services Operator, supporting critical paste plant, tailings and water treatment operations. This hands-on role offers exposure to specialised fixed plant systems and the opportunity to build your technical capability within a supportive, safety-focused team.
About this role
We are seeking experienced Production Services Operators to join a major WA lithium operation. Working within the Production Services team, you will support the safe and reliable operation of paste plant, tailings management, water treatment and associated fixed plant systems.
This is a hands-on operational role suited to candidates with fixed plant or processing experience who are looking to develop their technical capability across specialised production services infrastructure.
- Operate and monitor paste plant, tailings and water treatment systems
- Support paste production including filtration, mixing, binder dosing and paste pumping
- Monitor pumps, pipelines, valves, conveyors, tanks and associated fixed plant equipment
- Complete routine plant inspections and operational checks
- Monitor plant performance and operating parameters
- Identify and respond to blockages, process abnormalities and equipment faults
- Complete plant start-ups, shutdowns and isolations
- Assist with routine operational maintenance and housekeeping
- Work closely with maintenance and processing teams to maximise plant reliability
- Complete shift reports, production records and handovers
- Participate in safety, risk assessment and continuous improvement activities
Work an attractive 8 days on / 6 days off, Friday-to-Friday roster with day shift only, while developing specialised experience across paste, tailings and production services operation
Is this you?
Ideally, you will bring:
- Previous fixed plant, processing or production operations experience
- Exposure to paste plants, tailings or backfill systems highly regarded
- Knowledge of filtration, thickening, mixing, pumping and slurry handling
- Experience working with pumps, pipelines and associated process equipment
- Understanding of isolations and safe plant operating procedures
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability
- Current Australian Driver's Licence
- Telehandler, IT and Skid Steer tickets desirable
Experience with underground paste fill, surface paste plants, tailings filtration/dry stack, binder systems, process control systems or slurry transfer will be highly regarded.
What we offer
- Super paid on all hours
- Salary sacrificing
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Corporate discounts
About Brunel:
Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.
Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.
Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.
Do you have questions?
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact m.foster@brunel.net