The Company

Allkem Limited is an ASX-listed, specialty lithium producer with a global portfolio of diverse & high-quality lithium products.

Our unique portfolio includes outstanding assets across Argentina, Canada, Japan and a very successful hard rock spodumene operation in Western Australia called Mt Cattlin.

Active development in Argentina and Canada is underway and will allow us to supply the surging lithium market as the globe migrates to lower emissions transport and energy solutions to achieve a net zero economy.

The pillars of our success are built on sustainability, cost leadership and product quality through relationships with our people, customers and communities.

We greatly value our people and recognise that their contributions are fundamental to exceptional business performance and sustainable outcomes. We are also committed to providing a stimulating and inclusive work environment and we seek to attract, empower and retain the best people.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Reliability Engineer to join our Mount Cattlin Team. 

Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, this role oversees all aspects of Asset Management in the Fixed Plant Dense Media Separation plant (incl utilities) to enhance the plant availability, utilisation and rate to maximise the production of Lithium spodumene.

About the Role

• Responsible for ownership of all equipment maintenance strategies 
• Responsible for the enhancement of maintenance strategies to enable greater equipment life to enable greater throughput and recovery of product.
• Provide technical expertise to mechanical or electrical issues to the respective team members
• Assist in the long term strategic plan based on major maintenance requirements
• Provide input into the planning and execution of fixed plant shutdowns
• Establish and enhance the site work management process to ensure maintenance planning and execution are being completed to an acceptable level of quality.
• Rationalise inventory and ensure critical spares strategy is fit for purpose.
• Maintain a preservation maintenance program to ensure equipment lifecycle is maximised.

Our Ideal Candidate

Essential

• Tertiary Qualifications in mechanical, electrical engineering or similar.
• Ability to work effectively and safely with well-developed interpersonal qualities – to work effectively as part of a team & communicate ideas and information
• Strong attention to detail, able to engage in constructive problem solving.
• Flexible and challenges oneself and uses initiative
• Self-managed, results oriented.
• Able to leverage technology to apply to new projects and initiatives

Desirable

• Experience with best practice reliability programs
• Understanding of Asset Management principals.

As our preferred candidate you will be required to participate in a verification process which will include:

• provision of a recent National Police Clearance
• pre-employment medical (including drug and alcohol testing);
• proof of the right to work in Australia;
• probation period of 6 months
• minimum of 2 reference checks from recent employers

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU? 

• Opportunities to join our team irrespective of FIFO or Residential
• Subject to service eligibility we offer multiple company benefits which include - Healthy Lifestyle Incentive/ Paid Parental Leave / Employee Assistance Program (EAP) / Super salary sacrifice options/ novated lease.
• Generous Cost of Living Allowance for local residential applicants
• Quarterly and Yearly Bonuses that are performance driven
• Long term employment opportunities
• Caring, supportive and understanding team environment
• A culture driven organisation, together we grow further
• Vibrant Social Club Activities onsite 

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

At Allkem, we are committed to creating an inclusive workforce which reflects the community and the customers we serve.  We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, or sexual orientation. 

We will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process and in the workplace.  If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team via email at [email protected]

We value our people and offer, flexible work practices, healthy lifestyle benefits, training and development opportunities, paid parental leave, among other things.