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About UsAt 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 batterygrade lithium hydroxide at our Kwinana Refinery. We are now a fully integrated minetorefinery 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 setup for success.Employee BenefitsCompetitive remuneration, and annual incentives for eligible employeesAccess to discounts, recognition and rewardsAccess to flexible work arrangementsDedicated wellbeing program support and discounted health insuranceEqual access to paid parental leave, financial support, return to work and parenting roomSalary sacrifice options for superannuation and novated leasingThe RoleAs a key member of the process technical team, this role focuses on developing and applying expertise to support operations and quality teams in achieving performance excellence and maximizing shareholder value. The Process Engineer will report to the Senior Process Engineer in the Process Technology and Innovation department to drive the continuous improvement of plant processes, technologies, and control systems, ensuring operational efficiency, product quality, and innovation.This is a Permanent Fulltime position based at our Kwinana RefineryKey ResponsibilitiesUndertake all work in a safe and efficient manner, in accordance with statutory requirements and Covalent policies & procedures.Comply with all health and safety, environmental and regulatory policies.Plant Design ReviewEvaluate the Lithium Hydroxide Refinery plant design to ensure production quality and suitability for lithium refinery feed, focusing on contaminant removal, lithium grade, and physical properties.Design Validation And OptimizationIdentify underlying design assumptions and validate them against existing test work data; develop plans to address gaps or required changes.Identify design optimization opportunities and create plans to quantify and support their implementation.Process Improvement And InnovationOversee improvement projects aimed at enhancing technical knowledge and plant performance.Prepare and present business cases for improvement opportunities, securing senior management approval and budgets.Manage smallscale engineering projects, coordinating with engineering firms and vendors to ensure successful implementation.Data Analysis And SimulationConduct thorough reviews of mass balances, consumption factors, and equipment sizing.Deliver weekly project status updates to stakeholders.CrossFunctional CoordinationCollaborate with the Environmental Department to ensure alignment with regulatory and environmental requirements.Coordinate technical requirements and ensure compliance in projects involving engineering firms and internal teams.Role RequirementsChemical Engineering and/ or equivalent qualificationDrivers licence2 years'' experience in projects related to mineral processing or refining. Experience in refining is preferred.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr