Process Plant Operator - FIFO 15/13 roster

Kalium Lakes Limited is an Australian, publicly listed, exploration and development company, focused on developing the Beyondie Sulphate of Potash Project in Western Australia. Sulphate of Potash (SOP) - a high yield, premium fertiliser, for both domestic and international markets. We are a small, inclusive Company with an entrepreneurial spirit and seeking like-minded, hands-on individuals to join our expanding Operations Team.

As an experienced Process Technician you will assist our Production team in developing the safe achievement of production targets, within budget and in accordance with Company operating policies, procedures, and standards.

About the Role

• Monitor and control metallurgical processes
• Complete inspections on all operating equipment
• Maintain housekeeping standards in the plant and surrounding areas
• Regular flushing of apparatus and machines
• Perform minor mechanical and process maintenance on metallurgical process equipment
• Capture and update plant process data both performance and downtime related issues
• Make equipment safe to work through execution of equipment isolation and permit to work processes.

About You

• A minimum of 2 years' fixed plant operating experience
• Flotation experience desirable
• Control Room experience with SCADA, will be highly regarded
• Exposure with crystallizers, centrifuges and compaction plant would be advantageous
• Ability to work in a remote and challenging environment with previous site based experience essential.
• Current WA “C” class driver’s license (manual transmission preferred).
• Demonstrate commitment to health and safety in all actions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and communicate with all levels w
• LF ticket, Confined Spaces, Working at Heights (preferred)
• Be a self-starter, who can work autonomously without significant supervision.
• Be willing to go above and beyond to contribute to the success of our operation.

Location & Travel

The Beyondie SOP Mine is located 180km south east of Newman, a two-hour flight north of Perth.

This role will work a 15 days on/ 13 days off roster, flying in and out of Perth.

Working at Kalium

An attractive remuneration package consisting of a base salary, superannuation, and incentive package are on offer to the successful candidate.

We are a small company which is nimble and will give you the latitude to be inquisitive, learn and make progress on your career journey with us. We aim to have governance systems and standards of what you would expect of a mature organisation that is acting with integrity. We want to draw upon the things big companies do well without being bureaucratic. Our goal is that if one day you leave KLL, you will be proud you left it in better shape than when you joined.

Our shared values underpin our culture:

• We act with integrity and honesty.
• We seek high performance in ourselves and others.
• We work together.
• We value innovation and problem solving.
• We care about people.

If you want to make a difference where your input matters and think working at Kalium Lakes could be the next step in your career, apply today!

We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, where all qualified applications are considered on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, LGBTO+, and gender diverse. All applications will be handled in strict confidence.

As part of the pre-employment process you will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical as well as provide a National Police Clearance (NPC) within the last 6 months.

We are actively recruiting this role for commencement asap.