Maintenance Specialist

At the heart of the global energy transition, our company stands as a world-class asset in the lithium industry—driving innovation, sustainability, and economic growth. With a commitment to excellence and responsible resource development, we play a pivotal role in enabling the technologies that power electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and a cleaner, greener future.

About the Role:

The Maintenance Specialist plays a key role in supporting frontline maintenance execution across fixed plant operations. Drawing on deep trade experience, this role provides practical support during breakdowns, assists in complex repairs, and ensures timely fault resolution to minimise equipment downtime. It focuses on improving Mean Time to Repair (MTTR), resolving recurrent equipment issues, and delivering safe and effective maintenance outcomes. This position acts as a technical mentor to trades personnel and ensures a high standard of workmanship is maintained across all tasks.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- ensure compliance with all site safety systems, statutory requirements, and company standards;
- identify opportunities for improvement and implement changes to optimise plant availability;
- ensure compliance with site safety policies, procedures, and statutory requirements;
- provide hands-on support during breakdowns to assist in rapid equipment recovery and reduce MTTR;
- execute or guide complex repairs and maintenance tasks to ensure safe and reliable operation;
- participate in fault investigations and assist in implementing corrective actions;
- mentor and support less experienced trades personnel in maintenance standards and techniques;
- assist in validating job scopes, tooling requirements, and work packs prior to execution;
- collaborate with engineers and planners to provide practical feedback on task improvements; and
- ensure compliance with all site safety requirements, isolation procedures, and permit systems.

About the Candidate

- trade certificate in Mechanical Fitting, Boilermaking (as relevant);
- certificate IV in Mechanical or Electrical (Post Trade) or equivalent (desirable);
- strong diagnostic and fault-finding capabilities on fixed plant equipment;
- practical experience with mechanical and/or electrical systems in a mining environment;
- ability to lead or mentor other trades during breakdown or shutdown activities;
- proficient in reading technical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals;
- familiar with maintenance systems such as SAP;
- attention to detailed and strong documentation practices;
- ability to prioritise tasks in high-pressure operational environments;
- safety-focused with a strong understanding of risk management in maintenance activities;
- results-driven mindset with the ability to prioritise tasks in a high-paced environment;
- high attention to detail and analytical problem-solving capabilities; and
- team leadership and mentoring capability.

What We Offer

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

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.

Talison Lithium is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment, and where all employees are treated with dignity and respect.

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