Experienced Process Operator
Australia, Western Australia, Perth Cbd
Fulltime: 84 hrs a week
Experience: 4-6 Years
Mining
Introduction
Join a leading lithium operation as a Process Operator, supporting safe and efficient production across key processing and paste plant circuits. Working an 8/6, 7/7 FIFO roster, you'll play a hands-on role in optimising plant performance, maintaining production targets and contributing to a strong safety culture. This is a genuine temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term career potential.
What are you going to do
In this role, you will be responsible for operating and monitoring processing plant circuits to ensure safe, stable and efficient production outcomes. Working as part of a collaborative operations team, you will actively monitor plant performance, adjust operating parameters, respond to process upsets and identify opportunities to improve recovery and throughput. Duties will include:
- Operating Crushing, Grinding, Flotation, Filtration, Paste Plant and Control Room circuits
- Monitoring plant performance and making adjustments to optimise production
- Conducting routine inspections and identifying equipment faults or abnormalities
- Troubleshooting operational issues and assisting in minimising downtime
- Completing start-up, shutdown and isolation activities in line with site procedures
- Participating in planned shutdowns and permit-controlled work
- Maintaining accurate log sheets, reports and shift handovers
- Reporting hazards, defects and improvement opportunities
- Working closely with maintenance and technical teams to support plant reliability
- Maintaining high housekeeping standards across operational areas
- Following all safety, environmental and operational procedures
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives focused on plant performance and operational excellence
Essential skills and knowledgeÂ
To be successful, you will have a minimum of 5 years' experience within a mineral processing environment, with exposure to flotation circuits and previous experience in lithium, gold, copper or similar operations. Paste plant experience will be highly regarded. You will demonstrate strong troubleshooting capability, a proactive approach to safety and the ability to work effectively within a team-driven production environment. Construction White Card, Skid Steer, Working at Heights and Confined Space tickets are essential, along with the ability to pass a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen and police clearance.
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.
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