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Shift Coordinators (CLP) at Iluka Resources Ltd in Eneabba
Job Description
Shift Coordinators (CLP)
Location: Eneabba
Join Australia's first fully integrated rare earths refinery
Site-based - Eneabba, WA
Iluka Resources is a leading global producer of the critical minerals zircon and high-grade titanium dioxide feedstocks (rutile and synthetic rutile). Iluka has also strategically stockpiled a rare earth concentrate for the last three decades. Rare earth elements are essential for defence, medical, glass, fuels, optical, consumer electronics, robotics, electric and hybrid vehicles, emissions reduction, renewable energy, as well as most items that use electric motors.
Most people use products containing rare earths or utilise rare earths in their manufacturing more than 50 times a day. In partnership with the Australian Government, Iluka is building a globally significant rare earths refinery at Eneabba in Western Australia’s Mid-West. The refinery will convert both the existing stockpile and many other feed sources into separated rare earth oxides. Construction of the refinery is now 60% complete. With start-up fast approaching, Iluka is now commencing recruitment to operate the refinery.
About the refinery
Refinery management will be split into two broad areas:
Cracking, Leaching and Purification (CLP)
Solvent Extraction and Product Finishing (SXPF)
CLP cracks, leaches and purifies the rare earths in a solution form, ready for downstream separation. CLP also regenerates reagents on site for recycling and re-use.
About the roles
We are seeking experienced Shift Coordinators to take lead roles in the CLP area of the refinery. These roles are scheduled to commence in early 2027.
These positions will operate on a 7 days on, 7 days off, 7 nights on, 7 nights off roster.
With Eneabba located three hours north of Perth and 1.5 hours south of Geraldton, the site will operate on a bus-in, bus-out (BIBO) roster, with new camp accommodation and facilities provided.
Key responsibilities:
Lead water and fluid commissioning in all areas of the refinery
Lead first fills of reagents
Lead feed on commissioning for the cracking, leaching, purification and reagent regeneration areas
Direct, coach and manage control room and in-field operators
Design, create, hang and remove isolation and work permits
Prioritise tasks for shift maintenance personnel
Log circuit performance, observations and changes to set points
Create and refine operational procedures
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Ten-plus years experience operating rare earths, synthetic rutile, lithium, vanadium or nickel laterite refineries with at least five years of supervisory experience
Extensive experience in C3 (water) and C4 (feed) commissioning in the same types of plants
Ability to lead small teams during commissioning, quickly, flexibly and safely solving problems to maintain schedule
Ability to lead larger teams during operation, delivering on safety, production, quality, recovery and cost expectations
Extensive experience in operating Distributed Control Systems
Ability to make quick and competent decisions in large-scale operating environments from multiple sources of information
A strong ability to understand and manage plant mass balance, quality and recovery with a combination of in-field look/listen/smell/feel observations, trend analysis and assessment of laboratory assays
How to apply
Applications should include a resume detailing previous experience and a cover letter that addresses each of the bullet points in this advertisement.
Applications from candidates who are not selected for this opportunity will be considered for future recruitment campaigns.
What we offer
We are committed to upholding our Business Values, supporting equal opportunities, gender equality and cultural diversity.
If you share our values of Integrity, Respect, Courage, Accountability and Collaboration; and you have the skills and experience to help us to succeed and deliver sustainable value, apply now.
Applications close: 1 October 2026
“We respect and encourage diversity in a workforce that reflects our communities.”