Once in a Lifetime

We’re a great Australian success story, having rapidly grown to become a major player in the global lithium market. Our Pilgangoora Operation is one of the largest, hard-rock lithium operations in the world.

THE OPPORTUNITY: 

Reporting to the Plant Superintendent, the Process Shift Supervisor is responsible for leading the processing production crew activities to ensure the safe and efficient running of the plant and the tailings storage facility to produce a quality concentrate, in line with client specifications and to achieve production targets.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver the production plan safely and on-budget by scheduling and assigning work to team members, establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems, and reporting results
• Develop team capability by coaching, counselling, and developing team members in accordance with their required competencies
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing team members on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources in line with established policies and procedures
• Conduct incident investigations, daily pre-start meetings and participates in risk identification
• Address individual and team issues by investigating presenting problems; identifying solutions, and recommending actions
• Assist in projects as assigned by Plant Production leadership

ABOUT YOU: 

• Three Plus years as a leading hand or Shift Supervisor
• Significant experience leading a diverse team in operating a Processing Plant in particular multistage crushing and screening circuit,
• Heavy media separation, grinding, flotation, reagents, and filtration systems. (Desirable)
• TOMRA ore sorters or similar (Desirable)
• Excellent people management skills, whist maintaining a positive approach in your day-to-day activities
• Qualification in Frontline Leadership or Management
• Significant experience in the application of Permit to work system
• Confined Space, Gas testing and working at heights
• Certificate IV Process Plant Operation,
• Training and assessing (desirable)
• Results driven, with a successful track record of delivering on KPIs, whilst showing humility in everything you do
• An organised individual, who can prioritise and delegate accordingly and takes ownership of their work and their team’s
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with fine attention to detail
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office software suit including teams.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and implementing controls using INX software
• Experience using Pronto or similar
• Proficiency in the use of, Citect/Scada control systems or similar
• Current WA Driver’s licence
• Be able to hold the position of Statutory Supervisor as defined by work Health and safety(mines) regulations 2022

WHAT WE OFFER

• Excellent remuneration package
• Quarterly incentive bonus / Annual short-term incentive with shares option
• Novated leasing through salary sacrifice
• Health & Wellbeing Allowance
• Access to the Company’s KidsCo holiday program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Community Leave
• Flexible working hours and option to work from home

WHAT WE STAND FOR

• Safety First
• Great People
• We Deliver
• One Team
• Shaping Tomorrow

PROMOTING DIVERSITY

PLS recognises that talented people come from diverse backgrounds, who can contribute to our successes in different ways.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly recommend women and Australian indigenous people to apply.

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

As part of our recruitment process, we require proof of eligibility to work in Australia, reference checks, a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen and a National Police Clearance.

We respectfully request agencies not to forward unsolicited resumes unless requested

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

PLS respectfully acknowledges the Nyamal and Kariyarra People of the Pilbara, and the Whadjuk Noongar People of the Perth region who are the traditional owners and first people of these lands. We would like to pay respect to the Elders past, present and emerging for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of the Nyamal, Kariyarra and Whadjuk Noongar Peoples.

If you are interested in learning more about PLS or registering for future opportunities, please visit our website  www.pls.com.