Production Engineer - Underground
Date: 8 Sept 2025
Location: Kathleen, Western Australia, Australia
Company: Liontown Resources Limited
Build the Future of Underground Lithium Mining
As we accelerate toward full-scale underground production at Kathleen Valley, we’re expanding our Underground Production team with new permanent Production Engineering roles to support this next phase.
Following our recent capital raise, we’re in a strong financial position to drive our production agenda forward. With a fourth long-hole drill rig arriving shortly, underground activities are forging ahead and our transition from development to full stoping production is well underway.
These are not short-term roles. This is a long-term opportunity to be part of something with staying power — a 20+ year project backed by strategic partners, high-grade resources, and a clear growth trajectory.
About the role
You’ll be part of a high-performing production team that’s passionate, solutions-focused, and driven by the opportunity to build something new. Reporting to a Senior Production Engineer, you’ll support the safe and efficient delivery of our underground mine plan while helping us set the standard for what “great” looks like in underground lithium mining.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement drill & blast designs (Deswik or similar)
- Daily production monitoring, tracking, and data analysis
- Short-term scheduling across development, stoping, services, maintenance, and backfilling
- Support the ramp-up of stoping activities (commencing Q4 FY2025)
- Collaborate with technical and operational teams to continuously improve performance
- Contribute to operational readiness activities for upcoming infrastructure and production changes
Why join us
- Be part of the core team ramping up underground lithium production
- Secure a permanent role in a company with a long-term future
- Join a growth-focused mining company that’s financially backed and delivering on its plan
- Work on a modern, technology-enabled site that’s redefining mining in Australia
- Help shape a new standard in underground technical excellence
- Incentive plan including cash and/or share bonuses
About you
- Degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent underground operational experience
- 2–5 years in underground production engineering roles
- Experience in drill & blast design essential (Deswik preferred)
- Backfill experience highly regarded (our paste plant is coming online soon)
- Understanding of Australian mining practices and safety standards
- Confident communicator, collaborator, and problem-solverAbility to obtain a National Police Clearance and pass a pre-employment medical and D&A screen
Why Liontown
Liontown Resources is a leading ASX-listed provider of responsible battery minerals, driving the clean energy revolution. With world-class assets, tier-one credentials, and strategic partnerships, our mission is to power a sustainable future.
We offer a generous incentive plan, including cash and/or share bonuses.
For more information on Liontown Resources, visit www.ltresources.com.au