Pit Technician

2 weeks ago

Perth, Western Australia Covalent Lithium Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

About Us

At Covalent Lithium, we are genuinely passionate about creating a clean energy future and supporting our teams who enable this vision.

Following the commissioning of our mine and concentrator at Mt Holland in 2024, we recently celebrated our first production of battery -grade lithium hydroxide at our Kwinana Refinery. We are now a fully integrated mine-to-refinery operation, supplying high quality lithium hydroxide to global markets and enabling approximately 1 million electric vehicles to go on the road, every year for the next 50 years.

We are proud to foster a culture where people with different skills, experiences and backgrounds are welcomed and set-up for success.

We support, empower and reward our people with a range of benefits:

  • Competitive remuneration, and annual incentives for eligible employees
  • Access to discounts, recognition and rewards
  • Access to flexible work arrangements
  • Dedicated wellbeing program support and discounted health insurance
  • Equal access to paid parental leave, financial support, return to work and parenting room
  • Salary sacrifice options for superannuation and novated leasing
  • Discounted FIFO parking with Perth Airport

The Role

We are currently looking for a Pit Technician to join our Geology team at Mt Holland. This role will see you utilising your previous experience and give you the opportunity to collaborate in a team providing Geological support in relation to grade control, data collection, ore sampling and mark ups.

This is a full time, permanent opportunity working on a 8:6, 7:7 (Dayshift/Nightshift) roster ex Perth to our Mt Holland site.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ore spotting
  • Assist survey & geologist team in ore block mark outs
  • Organise and undertake site preparation, mark out and sampling of pit grade control programs (RC and Blast hole)
  • Complete accurate recording of samples and sample sheets
  • Record and dispatch samples from grade control programs or stockpiles to the onsite laboratory
  • Assist Geologists with the preparation of areas within the pit for mapping.
  • Reconciling ore and waste truck tallies
  • ROM and stockpile inspections
  • Collect and transport diamond drill core from drill sites to core farm if required
  • Assist in the management and maintenance of the core farm
  • Process diamond drill core to an acceptable standard as required
  • Maintain all geology and grade control consumables in a proper condition and adequate quantities to ensure smooth operation of the geology operation
  • Liaise with production personnel to ensure optimal ore mining techniques are utilised

Role Requirements

  • Current Manual Drivers Licence
  • First Aid Certificate (desirable)
  • Previous experience working in an open cut mine environment
  • Previous experience with grade control and/or exploration drilling works
  • Previous experience operating forklift/IT (desirable)

A competitive remuneration package commensurate with the role, candidate experience, skills and qualifications will be offered.

Our team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Candidates from all backgrounds and ages are encouraged to apply, including First Nations People, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, people with disabilities and those with neurodiverse, intersectional, or multiple diverse characteristics.

Covalent Lithium is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, with a focus on our employees. We recognise skills, expertise, commitment and living our values of Purpose, Care, Accountability and Collaboration. Our goal is to attract, develop, motivate, reward, and retain the best people in the industry.

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