Job Description

Maintenance Shutdown Supervisor

Greenbushes Lithium Operation

Full Time Position

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.

Talison Lithium aims to maximise local employment where possible by recruiting people who live in and around our local communities of Greenbushes, Bridgetown, Donnybrook, Nannup, Boyup Brook and Manjimup.

About the Role

Reporting to the Maintenance Shutdown Coordinator, the successful candidate will provide frontline leadership and oversight during planned shutdowns and outages across fixed plant assets.

The Shutdown Supervisor is responsible for coordinating and supervising daily shutdown activities including technicians, contractors and multiple work fronts. Ensuring all tasks are completed safely, to standard, on schedule and within scope.

This role plays a critical part in monitoring progress, resolving issues in real time and escalating risks as required to minimise disruption and ensure effective use of resources.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide frontline leadership during shutdowns, supervising technicians, contractors and multiple work fronts
• Coordinate daily shutdown activities to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule and within scope
• Lead pre-start meetings and toolbox talks, reinforcing safety and shutdown priorities
• Monitor compliance with permits, isolations and high-risk work procedures
• Conduct field leadership activities, including inspections, safety observations and hazard management
• Track progress against the shutdown schedule and adjust resources and sequencing as required
• Identify and resolve issues in real time, escalating risks and variances where necessary
• Liaise with the Shutdown Coordinator and control room to provide accurate progress updates and field feedback
• Ensure quality of work and completion standards are met, including work pack closeout and documentation
• Support continuous improvement through participation in shutdown reviews and lessons learned

About the Candidate:

• Trade qualification in Mechanical or Fabrication/Boilermaking
• Demonstrated supervisory experience in shutdowns, maintenance or heavy industry
• Proven experience supervising contractors and coordinating multiple work crews
• Strong technical knowledge of fixed plant equipment (e.g. crushers, mills, conveyors, pumps)
• Ability to interpret drawings, schematics and maintenance documentation
• Solid understanding of high-risk work controls, permits and isolation procedures
• Experience working with shutdown schedules and critical path activities
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure
• Effective communication and leadership skills across all levels of the workforce
• Proactive approach to safety, risk management and continuous improvement

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
• 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, and directly at jobs.talisonlithium.com

We look forward to receiving your application for this vacancy.

It is preferred that you live or are willing to relocate to within 60 minutes of the Greenbushes Lithium Operation