Process Control Engineer

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 Lead Process Control Engineer, we are seeking a Process Control Engineer to join our Maintenance team at Greenbushes.

The successful candidate will provide process control support across plant operations, helping to maintain safe, stable, and efficient plant performance. This role offers the opportunity to work across operational support, optimisation, and improvement projects, contributing to the ongoing reliability and performance of our processing facilities. Working closely with Maintenance, Operations, Metallurgy, and IST teams, you will play a key role in troubleshooting, commissioning, and enhancing plant control systems while ensuring all modifications comply with site standards and Management of Change (MOC) requirements.

Responsibilities Include

provide day-to-day process control support across plant operations, including troubleshooting and fault finding; assist with the implementation, testing and commissioning of control system improvements;support optimisation of plant control strategies to improve performance and reliability;maintain control system documentation and ensure compliance with Management of Change (MOC) processes;assist with plant start-ups, shutdowns and commissioning activities; and collaborate with Maintenance, Operations, Metallurgy and IST teams to support plant performance and improvement initiatives.

About The Candidate

Tertiary qualification in Industrial Automation, Control Systems, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Instrumentation & Control or a related discipline; minimum 3 years' experience in a process control role within a processing plant or industrial environment;experience with PLC programming, SCADA/DCS systems and field instrumentation;sound understanding of process control principles, troubleshooting and system optimisation;strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills; and ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders in a multidisciplinary environment.

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; andparticipation 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