Due to the growth of our operation, Lynas Rare Earths has a newly created supervisor opportunity for an experienced Processing Supervisor with relevant processing experience at our new Kalgoorlie Rare Earth Processing Facility (REPF).The Kalgoorlie REPF is a key strategic platform for critical mineral production, blending pyrometallurgical and hydrometallurgical process in an Australian first, rare earth mineral processing plant.The Opportunity:This is a rare opportunity for a safety driven Processing Supervisor wanting to join us on our journey. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to have major input into leading and motivating their Production workforce to help achieve our production targets in a safe, sustainable and positive way.This supervisor position may be offered on a FIFO arrangement.Initially working an altered pattern of Monday to Friday during a brief orientation and familiarisation period, the new team member will then transition to an 8 / 6 / 7 / 7 rotating roster of day and night shift for their allocated crew (12 hour shifts).If you are looking for an exciting leadership opportunity to work in a new processing plant, expanding your mineral processing knowledge with a future facing commodity, plus long mine life ahead of it, this role would be suited to you.The successful applicant will be responsible for:Appointed Statutory position of Processing Plant SupervisorThe day-to-day management of the processing plant with a team of process technicians as direct reportsEnsuring a safe working environment is maintained and that the plant is run to Lynas’s standardsIdentifying and implementing safety and production improvementsCompleting suitable investigations into any incidents that occurEnsuring operational readiness of the plant from a production and operating perspectivePlanning, training and diversification of skills for your crewDevelop, implement and maintain fit for purpose operating procedures and strategiesTake ownership of plant performance and achieve targetsProviding support, guidance, mentoring, performance management and direction to your team.Required skills and experience:Unwavering approach to safety leadershipAbility to build relationships with key stake holders, such as maintenance, technical and environment personnel to ensure compliant optimum plant performanceExperience in an operational processing plant or refinery environment, leading operating teamsExperience in Lithium or base metals processing, cracking and leaching, filter press technology is desirable Control room, Isolation, and/or Permit to Work operational experiencePrior experience with the operation of heavy mobile machinery (forklifts, telehandler, loaders, skid steer, overhead gantry crane)Strong time management and problem-solving skillsSolid soft skills across the Microsoft SuiteCompletion of WHS units of competency to hold a statutory positionSchedule 26 (of WHS Mines Regs) Statutory Supervisor Exam achievement Minimum WA unencumbered C class drivers’ license or above.Why join us?Lynas Rare Earths was established as an ethical and environmentally responsible producer of rare earth materials and is the world’s only significant producer of separated rare earth materials outside of China.The Lynas values of care, achievement, expertise, diversity and sustainability guide our decision making. They provide certainty for our people and give us a shared understanding about expectations. These values reflect who we are and what we stand for.Lynas was designed from the ground up as an environmentally responsible producer of Rare Earths and we are passionate about having a positive effect on our people, our customers and suppliers, our communities, and the environment.As an employer of over 700 people, Lynas promotes a culture of empowerment and excellence. Our presence and programs have a positive impact in the Kalgoorlie, Kuantan and Laverton communities, and we operate with a genuinely open, transparent, and safe approach to every element of our business.Benefits include:Our Mt Weld Mine near Laverton has a 20+ year mine life - long term feedAnnual Company Bonus Scheme (as decided yearly by our Board of Directors)Salary continuance scheme and life insurance (through Superannuation)Continual development and ability to expand your career Salary Sacrifice optionsWe welcome and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. Lynas acknowledges First Nations people as and respects their unique relationship with the land and sea, their culture, spiritual tradition and stories.

Processing Supervisor

Due to the growth of our operation, Lynas Rare Earths has a newly created supervisor opportunity for an experienced Processing Supervisor with relevant processing experience at our new Kalgoorlie Rare Earth Processing Facility (REPF).

The Kalgoorlie REPF is a key strategic platform for critical mineral production, blending pyrometallurgical and hydrometallurgical process in an Australian first, rare earth mineral processing plant.

The Opportunity:

This is a rare opportunity for a safety driven Processing Supervisor wanting to join us on our journey. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to have major input into leading and motivating their Production workforce to help achieve our production targets in a safe, sustainable and positive way.

This supervisor position may be offered on a FIFO arrangement.

Initially working an altered pattern of Monday to Friday during a brief orientation and familiarisation period, the new team member will then transition to an 8 / 6 / 7 / 7 rotating roster of day and night shift for their allocated crew (12 hour shifts).

If you are looking for an exciting leadership opportunity to work in a new processing plant, expanding your mineral processing knowledge with a future facing commodity, plus long mine life ahead of it, this role would be suited to you.

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

  • Appointed Statutory position of Processing Plant Supervisor
  • The day-to-day management of the processing plant with a team of process technicians as direct reports
  • Ensuring a safe working environment is maintained and that the plant is run to Lynas’s standards
  • Identifying and implementing safety and production improvements
  • Completing suitable investigations into any incidents that occur
  • Ensuring operational readiness of the plant from a production and operating perspective
  • Planning, training and diversification of skills for your crew
  • Develop, implement and maintain fit for purpose operating procedures and strategies
  • Take ownership of plant performance and achieve targets
  • Providing support, guidance, mentoring, performance management and direction to your team.

Required skills and experience:

  • Unwavering approach to safety leadership
  • Ability to build relationships with key stake holders, such as maintenance, technical and environment personnel to ensure compliant optimum plant performance
  • Experience in an operational processing plant or refinery environment, leading operating teams
  • Experience in Lithium or base metals processing, cracking and leaching, filter press technology is desirable
  • Control room, Isolation, and/or Permit to Work operational experience
  • Prior experience with the operation of heavy mobile machinery (forklifts, telehandler, loaders, skid steer, overhead gantry crane)
  • Strong time management and problem-solving skills
  • Solid soft skills across the Microsoft Suite
  • Completion of WHS units of competency to hold a statutory position
  • Schedule 26 (of WHS Mines Regs) Statutory Supervisor Exam achievement 
  • Minimum WA unencumbered C class drivers’ license or above.

Why join us?

Lynas Rare Earths was established as an ethical and environmentally responsible producer of rare earth materials and is the world’s only significant producer of separated rare earth materials outside of China.

The Lynas values of care, achievement, expertise, diversity and sustainability guide our decision making. They provide certainty for our people and give us a shared understanding about expectations. These values reflect who we are and what we stand for.

Lynas was designed from the ground up as an environmentally responsible producer of Rare Earths and we are passionate about having a positive effect on our people, our customers and suppliers, our communities, and the environment.

As an employer of over 700 people, Lynas promotes a culture of empowerment and excellence. Our presence and programs have a positive impact in the Kalgoorlie, Kuantan and Laverton communities, and we operate with a genuinely open, transparent, and safe approach to every element of our business.

Benefits include:

  • Our Mt Weld Mine near Laverton has a 20+ year mine life - long term feed
  • Annual Company Bonus Scheme (as decided yearly by our Board of Directors)
  • Salary continuance scheme and life insurance (through Superannuation)
  • Continual development and ability to expand your career
  • Salary Sacrifice options

We welcome and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. Lynas acknowledges First Nations people as and respects their unique relationship with the land and sea, their culture, spiritual tradition and stories.