About Alluminous

Alluminous is an Australian critical minerals company developing high purity alumina (HPA) processing technology. We are building a co-located pilot and demonstration plant in Perth to prove up our process at scale – and we need a hands-on operations lead to help us build it, commission it, and run it.

About the role

This is primarily a physically hands-on role, not a desk job. You will take ownership of sourcing and procuring equipment, materials and services; managing construction, installation and commissioning; and then running day-to-day operations and maintenance of the pilot and demonstration plants. You will be on the tools, on site, solving problems in real time – with some input into process design and testwork along the way.

We do not need you to have all the answers on day one from a textbook – we need someone who has actually built and run a pilot or small-scale plant before, and who can bring that practical know-how to a growing team.

Key responsibilities

- Sourcing and procuring equipment, materials, contractors and services for the plants.

- Managing construction, installation and commissioning on site.

- Coordinating and supervising contractors and tradespeople.

- Running day-to-day plant operations, including hands-on work when needed.

- Developing and maintaining maintenance plans to keep the plants running reliably.

- Troubleshooting and continuously improving plant and process performance.

- Supervising operators, maintenance staff and contractors as the team grows.

- Supporting testwork programs and providing practical input into process design.





- Leading by example on safety – toolbox talks, risk assessments, and a strong safety culture on site.

About you

- Demonstrated hands-on experience building, commissioning and/or operating a pilot plant or small-scale chemical/process plant – this is the essential requirement.

- A relevant engineering degree (Chemical/Process Engineering, Extractive Metallurgy or similar) is preferred but not essential – we are equally interested in candidates with a robust trade background (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation) and proven plant-build/operate experience.

- Experience managing procurement, contractors and construction coordination.

- Experience supervising operations and maintenance teams.

- A practical, get-it-done attitude and strong problem-solving instincts.

- Sound understanding of hydrometallurgical or chemical processes (highly regarded).

- Good communication skills – you will be liaising with contractors, suppliers and the leadership team.

- Familiarity with process modelling software (SysCAD, Metsim, HSC Chemistry) is a bonus, not a requirement.

Requirements

- Must currently reside in Perth, Western Australia.

- Must have full working rights in Australia

How to apply

If you have dirt-under-the-fingernails experience building and running pilot or small-scale plants, and you are looking for a role where you will shape how a plant gets built from the ground up, we would like to hear from you. Click Apply and submit your resume together with a short cover note outlining your relevant hands-on experience.

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