Superintendent Construction SMP

Company description:

We are a joint venture between Tianqi Lithium Corporation and IGO Ltd. As pioneers in the Australian lithium industry, we've already achieved great things, including building the first battery-grade lithium hydroxide plant in Australia, paving the way for Australia to be a major player in the global transition to a clean energy future.

We're looking for people who want to be a part of the industry of the future - people who work with purpose and urgency, take initiative, and rise to challenges. We're seeking individuals who empower others, embrace innovation, and want to work in an open and supportive environment, where teamwork and collaboration are valued.

At TLEA, you'll be part of a team that is excited to be involved in a world-class project that benefits not only the Western Australian community but the world.

Job description:

Are you passionate about making a real impact?

TLEA is welcoming applications for a full-time Max term Superintendent Construction (SMP) to join our team working at our Kwinana plant.

The successful applicant will be responsible for assisting with Construction activities not limited to Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS), Construction verification (CVC), QA inspection and ITR/ITP sign off, Walkdowns and Punch listing, expedite technical clarifications on Contractor queries, Internal stakeholder engagement and manage all the technical tasks of their assigned brownfield projects to ensure construction completion complying to site standards and specifications. The position also requires coordination with Commissioning and Operational Readiness (OR) teams to close out construction related defects. The outcomes achieved from these projects will benefit for producing the highest quality and most cost-effective lithium hydroxide in the world.

In addition to possessing our core values of distinction, pragmatism, honesty, tenacity and innovation, this position will suit an individual with previous construction experience, ideally within Brownfields environments and operations.

Profile description:

• Demonstrate personal commitment to safety and the well-being of people.
• Support "Lead Construction Delivery Engineer" in coordinating Structural, Mechanical and Piping (SMP) execution of brownfield projects (ramp-up).
• External stake holder engagement not limited to Operations, Maintenance, Construction contractor and equipment vendors.
• Be responsible for ensuring that ramp-up project team successfully handover the project to the operation's teams.
• Be responsible to ensure the project activities meet company standards and specifications and/or exceed industry standards.
• Internal stakeholder engagement between Construction, Commissioning, Operational Readiness and Engineering.
• Be responsible for coordinating key interfaces between ramp-up execution team and construction contractor.
• Review and provide input to the Contractor's construction methodology, CRAW, risk assessment workshops, Work Method statements, QA documentation templates.
• Coordinate with the contractor relative to SIMOPS and planning especially during shutdown.
• Carry out safety walkdowns and liaise with respective stakeholders for remedial action.
• Coordinate internally to expedite advice on contractor's technical clarifications.
• Coordinate with the construction contractor to take ownership of the free issued equipment and materials.
• Verification and sign off QA documentation (ITR, ITP's) of the completed scope is as per design deliverables and CPY spec accordingly.
• Coordinate joint walkdowns with construction contractor and establish construction punch list with appropriate categories.
• Coordinate with the contractor to expedite Red-lined P&ID as part of CVC.
• Coordinate with execution contractor to closeout Punchlist items/ construction defects identified during CVC walkdown, commissioning phase, Operations handover walkdowns accordingly.
• Coordinate with execution contractor to verify offsite fabrication, witness HOLD points as required accordingly.
• Participate at periodical progress meeting with the contractor to review progress, procurement, Safety, SIMOPS, Non-conformance, Technical clarifications accordingly.
• Participate during joint walkdowns with Operations as part of readiness verification for startup / handover to Operations.
• Assist Project controls in reviewing Contractor timesheets, variations, construction progress as part of verification.
• Coordinate with the contractor to expedite final documentation handover to Document control as part of internal review and sign off.
• Coordinate internally to transform As-built deliverables to ‘Black-line' and upload in internal document system for use.

What you can bring

• Diploma in engineering or significant Mechanical or E&I trade qualification and experience. Over 5 years construction management experience on the client side.
• Project management experience in either the mining/resources /major industrial sector
• Experience in downstream processing / chemical plants preferable.
• Construction management experience in the brown field environment, preferably with some exposure to commissioning, operations readiness and handover.
• Knowledge of Australian engineering and construction practices
• Ability to implement effective risk mitigation
• Ability to form relationships at all levels in the project organisation and key stakeholders
• Familiarity with the application of digital technologies throughout the project phase
• Stakeholder management experience

We offer:

• Contribute to a green and sustainable industry of the future.
• Competitive salary with a performance-based discretionary bonus structure
• Additional Superannuation
• Award and recognition program
• Long service leave option after 5 years (pro rata)
• Supportive colleagues committed to your success and well-being
• Inclusive and diverse work environment