Process Plant Superintendent

About SO4

We’re reshaping the future of mining in Australia. From our Lake Way Project just 15km south of Wiluna, we’ve produced a premium Sulphate of Potash (SOP) a first for the region. As pioneers in the industry, our focus goes beyond production. We’re driven by sustainability, innovation, and delivering long-term value to agriculture, local communities, and our people.

At SO4, we’re not just building a mine. We’re building a legacy defined by performance, respect, and responsibility. This is your chance to be part of a purpose-led team making a meaningful impact.

We are now seeking an experienced Process Plant Superintendent working B2B on a family friendly 8/6 roster FIFO ex Perth to our Wiluna Lake Way operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a dedicated crew with both operational efficiency and strong interpersonal skills. If you have the expertise and passion to contribute to our success, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.

The role

We’re looking for a hands-on Process Plant Superintendent to lead the day-to-day operations of our plant, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable performance. This is a leadership-focused role, where you'll be responsible for coordinating people, processes, and maintenance activities to meet production targets.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and mentoring the plant operations team to drive performance and continuous improvement.
• Overseeing daily plant operations, equipment inspections, and maintenance to ensure optimal output.
• Collaborating with department leaders to prioritise tasks and minimise downtime.
• Managing contractors and supporting recruitment, rostering, and training of personnel.
• Maintaining compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards.
• Contributing to planning and budgeting, including shutdown scopes and maintenance scheduling.
• Using CMMS to manage preventative maintenance and ensure long-term plant reliability.

This role is perfect for a strong leader with a passion for operational excellence and team development.

About you

You will have as a minimum, 10-years industry experience within process plants. Highly regarded will be experience in gold flocculant operation, potash, salt, lithium or rare minerals. You will be able to demonstrate experience in generating cost budgets and forecasts, with significant experience in managing the performance of teams and individuals.

The successful candidate will have:

• Completion of Certificate IV Frontline Management is advantageous.
• Completion of minimum requirements to satisfy Section 26 statutory requirements. This includes attainment of Level 4 and Level 5 risk management competencies and meeting the requirements of the DMIRS mining law examination applicable to the position.
• Minimum qualification is a Certificate IV in Operations preferably in an operational Process Plant a diploma or degree in engineering would be highly considered.
• Current “C” Class Western Australian driver’s license.

You will have excellent systems capability in the following areas:

• Intermediate computer literacy and business software knowledge of systems and software.
• Intermediate proficiency in Office 365 applications.
• Experience using Pronto on an intermediate level.
• Working knowledge using Aconex.
• Intermediate user of INX.

We would expect you to have:

• In-depth understanding of the Workplace Health and Safety Act 2020 and Workplace Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022.
• Sound comprehension of process plant methodologies, equipment and critical operating parameters.
• Basic chemistry and fluid mechanics.

What we offer you

Our culture is inclusive, friendly, and fun. We are passionate about our work and work hard to achieve our individual and team goals. We help each other out and share our knowledge. We are looking for someone who works in the same way and has a high level of integrity, confidentiality, and an ethical approach. In addition, fosters close working relationships.

Our benefits continue to grow, some of these include:

• Permanent full-time opportunity on an 8/6 family friendly roster
• Healthy salary
• Team social events
• 8 weeks paid parental leave for the primary caregiver
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness App
• Participation in the Short-Term Incentive Program (STIP)
• Salary Packaging (Novated Lease Vehicles, Electronic Devices, Education Expenses).
• Salary Sacrificing (Superannuation)

How to apply

If you believe you have the right skills and are ready to be part of an A team, APPLY NOW!

We want to learn all about you! Please submit a cover letter outlining your fit for this position and your current resume.

SO4 celebrates diversity and encourages applicants from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from different cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities.

Agency referrals are not being accepted for this position. All interested candidates will be considered via direct application only.

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• How many years' experience do you have with forecasting for businesses?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Plant Superintendent?
• How many years of people management experience do you have?
• Do you have experience using Pronto?
• Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
• Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
• Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of OH&S/WHS?