Senior Construction Engineer

Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia is 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.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Are you passionate about making a real impact?

TLEA is welcoming applications for a Max-term Senior Construction Engineer to join our team on a 2-year maximum-term contract, working a Monday to Friday roster at our Kwinana plant.

In this role, you’ll support brownfield construction activities including SIMOPS, construction verification (CVC), QA inspections, ITR/ITP sign-off, walkdowns, punch listing, and resolving contractor queries. You’ll coordinate closely with Commissioning and Operational Readiness teams to ensure construction completion aligns with site standards and specifications.

We’re looking for someone who lives our core values and brings strategic foresight, prioritises effectively, removes obstacles, and delivers results. You’ll remain composed under pressure, provide stability, and excel in planning, goal setting, and performance evaluation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate personal commitment to safety and the well-being of people.
• Support “Lead Construction Delivery Engineer” in coordinating 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 for internal review and sign off.
• Coordinate internally to transform As-built deliverables to ‘Black-line’ and upload in internal document system for use.
• Assist with establishing scope of work to facilitate procurement and associated SAP process.
• Ensure alignment to the project goals and priorities are understood.
• Create a highly committed and collaborative team environment.
• Ensures governance of the Owner’s Project Execution process specifically compliance to procedures and policies.
• Manage relationships and use ‘Best for Project’ decision making to deliver project objectives
• Participate in the periodical team meetings to review the progress, risks, and issues
• Facilitate meetings between ramp-up team and key stakeholders in Operations as required to resolve issues.  
• Facilitate meetings between ramp-up team and construction contractor as required to resolve issues.  
• Assist closing out execution risk as required accordingly. 

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Tertiary degree in engineering and 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

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary with a performance-based discretionary bonus structure
• 12% Superannuation
• Rewards 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

LOCATION

TLEA proudly acknowledges and the Whadjuk and Gnaala Karla Boodja people of the Noongar Nation, as the traditional custodians of the Kwinana area, where we operate our plant. 
Kwinana is 38 km from the Perth central business district, 20 km from City of Fremantle and just 7km from Rockingham. 

HOW DO I APPLY?
To find out more about this unique opportunity, please submit your application by 18 June 2025 by clicking the 'Apply' button. All applications and discussions will be kept strictly confidential.

Applicants are advised that the shortlisting and interview process may commence before the closing date.  

At Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia, we embrace and recognise the value of diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We welcome and encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds. 
We respectfully request no agency applications. Thank you.