Job Description

Geotechnical Superintendent

Greenbushes Lithium Operation

Lithium plays a critical role in the transition to clean energy, and Talison Lithium is the world’s leading lithium minerals producer with the largest high-grade ore body in the world - join us and be a part of the transition.

About the Role

Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, the successful candidate will lead the safe, practical and effective delivery of geotechnical services for the Greenbushes open cut lithium mine. The role ensures ground conditions are understood, geotechnical risks are identified and controlled, and pit, dump, TSF and infrastructure designs are supported by fit-for-purpose geotechnical input in accordance with site standards, regulatory obligations and Talison’s safety, environmental and production objectives.

Join our team on an attractive 5:2 residential roster, with this permanent, full-time opportunity based in the beautiful Greenbushes region. Accommodation options are available, with alternative roster arrangements considered for the right candidate.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the safe and effective delivery of geotechnical services for the Greenbushes open cut lithium mine;
• Maintain a visible field presence and routinely inspect pit walls, ramps, waste dumps, ROM areas, TSF interfaces and other mining areas to verify ground conditions and controls;
• Own and maintain the site Geotechnical Principal Mining Hazard Management Plan and associated geotechnical standards, procedures and trigger action response plans;
• Provide technical review, endorsement and assurance of geotechnical design inputs for pit slopes, ramps, berms, dumps, infrastructure, drainage, TSF interfaces and staged mine designs;
• Ensure geotechnical considerations are incorporated into short, medium and long term mine plans, drill and blast designs, production sequencing and operational risk controls;
• Review geotechnical monitoring data, inspections and hazard mapping to identify trends, communicate risks and implement timely corrective actions;
• Lead geotechnical risk assessments, slope instability reviews, incident investigations and post-event reviews, ensuring learnings are captured and actions are closed out;
• Liaise with Mining, Geology, Mine Planning, Survey, Processing, Infrastructure, HSE and external consultants to ensure geotechnical recommendations are practical, understood and implemented; and
• Manage geotechnical consultants, contractors, scopes of work, technical reviews, budgets and schedules associated with geotechnical investigations and studies.

About the Candidate:

• Tertiary qualifications in Geotechnical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering or equivalent;
• Postgraduate qualifications in mine geomechanics, rock mechanics or geotechnical engineering highly regarded;
• 10 years relevant Geotechnical experience in open cut mining operations, preferably in hard rock mining environments;
• Knowledge and ability to interpret applicable mine safety legislation, standards, guidelines and site management plans;
• Demonstrated ability to lead open pit geotechnical programs, ground control systems, slope management and geotechnical risk processes; and
• WA Quarry Manager’s Certificate, statutory supervisor competency or other applicable statutory qualifications highly desirable.

Some of the many benefits of working with Talison include:

• Flexible working environment;
• Income protection insurance;
• Life Insurance for company superannuation employees;
• Competitive parental leave policy;
• Salary sacrifice options for remote area housing, motor vehicles and superannuation; and
• Participation in site performance-based incentive scheme.

About Talison Lithium:

Talison Lithium supports many of the community projects, groups and sporting events our employees are involved in. Our future is within, and as part of, the community.

The Greenbushes Lithium Operation is located in a unique residential setting, near the town of Greenbushes atop the picturesque Darling Scarp. Being active in the broader community is integral to our core business values of safety, transparency and inclusiveness. We regularly carry out site tours for local school and community groups and promote education through Mine Open Days and community events.

Supporting a diverse workforce:

Talison Lithium strongly encourages applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of work experience. Talison Lithium takes pride in its unique location and the excellent work/life balance offering that our employees enjoy. Talison Lithium recognises that we are strengthened by diversity and is committed to providing a work environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We are an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from all genders, cultures and identities.

How to Apply:

Please apply for this vacancy by including your Resume and Cover Letter with your application, on our Talison Careers portal.

This portal is accessible via all Talison Advertisements on Seek / LinkedIn.

We look forward to receiving your application for this vacancy.