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.

What are you going to do 

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

Essential skills and knowledge

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

Closing: 10 December 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

Welcome to Brunel

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