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 Permitting & Isolation Supervisor, the role of Permitting & Isolation Officer will be responsible for:

• Development of safe work instructions (SWI) in all areas of the processing plant, where isolations are relevant. There will also be a requirement to coordinate isolation requirements in relation to planned shutdown events.
• Create and Issue permit to work certificates, high risk certificates and design
• Use Computer software to correct and maintain Piping and instrumentation diagrams
• Maintain to the correct Australian standard all records and legal documents relating to high risk work in the processing plant.
• Maintain physical and Online Isolation Assets and systems including isolation point labels and online registers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Permitting Officer

• Ensure permits are prepared and remain compliant with our procedures throughout the permit to work and isolation process,
• Confirm hazards and controls are clearly defined and signed off by an authorized representative
• Design isolation plans to ensure plant equipment is intrinsically safe to work on
• Prepare work permits and assign isolation lists specific to the scope of work
• Liaise with maintenance department to ensure the isolation of equipment is undertaken safely
• Competent in Permit to work system
  • Deliver Permit to Work Training
  • Support supervisors and apply isolations as requested during planned and unplanned   situations to reduce production delays when limited authorized isolators available 
• Assist with incident investigations as requested, utilizing your expertise to identify improvements, provide recommendations and actions for remediation.
• Shutdown representative and assistance for all permit related matters
• Assist in Permit Supervisor in training, mentoring and coaching process operators on Permit To Work training and development of complex isolators.

Health Safety and Environment

• Proactive approach to safety, always following the Life Saving Rules and assisting others in knowing and following the Life Saving Rules.
• Actively contribute to achieving a LTI free workplace
  • Recognize and controlling risks before undertaking tasks
  • Discuss risks associated with tasks with Shift Supervisor if risk rating is High or Extreme
  • Participate in coaching and training in risk management.
  • Setting an example for others to follow
• Present fit for work
  • Manage activities on site including camp to minimize fatigue risk
  • Take part in D&A testing, as per site policy
  • Working to appropriate PLS risk control standards
  • Immediately Inform site supervision of fatigue and drug and alcohol issues
• Contribute to achieving zero reportable environmental incidents
  • Continue to review risks and controls required to minimize risks prior to starting tasks
  • Discuss risks (including Take 5 if necessary) associated with tasks before commencing task  
  • Acknowledge and or confirm expectations when issued tasks
  • Perform all task as required while eliminating or minimizing exposure to risks
  • Any incidents are immediately reported and investigated to prevent reoccurrence.
  • Suggest changes to work packages to reflect environmental hazards found.
• Immediately report incidents or issues and assist in completion of environmental incident investigations.

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to the effective control of expenditure to ensure a cost effective, efficient mining operation.
• Involved in ongoing improvements to processing systems to deliver efficient plant operations
• Discuss with Supervisor’s any improvements that can or could be made to plant operating manuals, training documents or isolation and tagging processes and procedures
• Discuss with Supervisor’s improvements that can be made to plant to identify, analyze and rectify process bottlenecks
• Give feedback as to the effectiveness of Work Packages for the Processing Department and discuss possible improvements
• Before or during the execution of tasks, identify areas for improvement and discuss possible improvement actions to the Shift Supervisor
• Contribute to discussions to improve process and equipment bottlenecks
• Contribute to discussions to improve recovery
• Contribute to discussions to improve utilization of processing team
• Review SWP’s with SME to confirm compliance and up to date
• Review training manuals to confirm relevance and accuracy of content in line with plant modifications and changes.
• Flexibility supporting business needs to adjust roster and support plant shutdown requirements to assist with isolations, permits, and contractor requirements.

This is a permanent full-time role based at our Pilgangoora Operation which operates on a 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO in the Pilbara region.

ABOUT YOU:

• Experience in fixed operating plant or equipment in the mining industry
• Ability to read and understand P&ID and engineering drawings to create isolation plans
• Physical fitness to perform role and meet the physical demands required to respond in emergency or rescue situations
• Mechanical aptitude
• Team work and ability to contribute to a team
• Initiative
• Proactive safety focus
• Computer literacy in Projects, Excel, SharePoint/teams and Word

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Excellent remuneration package
• Quarterly incentive bonus / Annual short-term incentive with a share options
• 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.