Boilermaker – Kathleen Valley Lithium Plant

About the role

Liontown Limited is a new Australian lithium producer operating the Kathleen Valley Lithium Operation in Western Australia, which produces spodumene concentrate. Reporting to the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor, you will join the Maintenance Mechanical team as a Boilermaker on the fixed plant, working alongside the Leading Hand, fitters, other trades and apprentices to repair, fabricate and install structural steel, chutes, screens and other plant components.

Key responsibilities

• Weld (MIG, TIG and stick) and fabricate structural steel, plate work, chutes and mechanical components to Australian standards
• Fabricate, repair and install conveyors, chutes, screens, hoppers and other fixed plant structures from engineering drawings and sketches
• Fault find and repair structural and wear-related defects, and replace worn liners, wear plates and other high-wear components
• Complete fabrication and welding scopes safely and on schedule during planned shutdowns, supporting shutdown contractors with permitting, isolations and access
• Apply lock-out, tag-out and isolation procedures correctly, within permits to work, energy control instructions and job hazard analyses
• Use SAP to raise work notifications, book out parts and record job feedback, materials and hours, and give clear handover information to the next shift

Required profile

• Boilermaker or Heavy Fabrication trade qualification (Certificate III in Engineering, Fabrication Trade, or equivalent)
• Current welding tickets or qualifications relevant to the site processes
• Proven experience as a Boilermaker or Heavy Fabricator in a mining, mineral processing or heavy industrial environment
• Experience with structural repairs, fabrication and welding on fixed plant such as chutes, conveyors, screens and hoppers
• Ability to read engineering drawings, follow safe work procedures, use PPE and communicate clearly in handovers and job records
• Current unrestricted driver's licence and ability to meet standard Western Australian mine site requirements

Required skills

• MIG, TIG and stick welding
• SAP (desirable)
• Working at heights, confined space, dogging and rigging tickets (desirable)

What we offer

• Permanent position on an 8:6 roster (12-hour days)
• Competitive salary with short-term incentives and company share scheme participation
• Enhanced leave including 5 weeks annual leave, company-paid parental leave, cultural leave and study leave
• Salary packaging and reimbursement options including relocation assistance, salary sacrifice superannuation, airport parking, flights and novated leasing
• Health, wellbeing and fitness discounts, and on-site facilities at the Kathleen Valley Dragonfly Village
• Performance and development processes, the Liontown Recognition Program, and career progression

To apply, submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.