About us

The world is going electric, and PLS is at the forefront of the charge.

Our collaborative, inclusive culture is a cornerstone of PLS. Humble, down-to-earth and genuinely invested in each other, we are one team united by a common purpose and driven to do great work together.

Being such a fast-moving company in clean energy transition means there is no shortage of challenge or opportunity. Whether it is taking on new projects, developing new skills or stepping into bigger roles, PLS is a place where careers move and where your potential has room to grow.

We're not a big corporate, and we don't want to be. At PLS you own your work, you're backed by people who care about doing a good job, and there's room to innovate and make things happen.

Positioned to be a major force for change, this is a great time to join us as we play a critical role in addressing the global energy crisis. If you want to be part of an organsation that is all about great people shaping the next era of battery minerals, we would love to hear from you.

The future is lithium, make it yours.

What PLS offers

• Annual or quarterly short-term incentive bonus recognising individual and business performance
• PLS employee share scheme
• Access to newly refurbished facilities at Pilgangoora, including gym, tennis, pickleball and volleyball courts, sports oval and scenic walking tracks
• 18 weeks parental leave for primary carers and 4 weeks for secondary carers
• Health and wellbeing allowance
• Novated leasing through salary sacrifice
• Paid community leave
• Monthly employee recognition awards
• Access to PLS’ KidsCo School Holiday Program
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and Company Chaplains

The opportunity

Responsible for short term mine schedule, mine designs, production plans and production reporting in support of the Company’s open pit mine and production activity including

• Open pit mine designs including waste dumps, haul roads and ROM stockpiles.
• Generation of the 36Hr mine plan, 2 weekly mine schedules,
• Produce daily, weekly and monthly mine production reports.
• Review and manage weekly conformance to plan.
• Chair daily meetings
• Assist in cost benefit analysis on continuous improvement projects.
• Liaising with Production Scheduler, Mining Supervisor, D&B Engineer, Mine Surveyor, Mine Geologists and Pit Technicians.

Key responsibilities

• Mining Production

  • Develop the daily, and 2 weekly mine plan and schedules.
  • Generate daily reports.
  • Generate work instructions for daily / weekly development projects.
  • Liaise with Geology on dig directions.
  • Facilitate daily production meetings and weekly planning meetings.

• Mine Planning and Supporting Operations

  • Liaising with the Mining Production team, Mine Geologists, Mine Surveyor and Pit Technicians.
  • Enter production data into the mine production database and validate the data.
  • Follow the mine planning procedures and system for the mining operation.
  • Collaboration with Drill and Blast on blastmaster development and reviews.
  • Generate daily, weekly and month end reports.
  • Report the drilled, blasted stocks and mine production and ore delivery daily in a timely manner.
  • Ensure any mine designs and mining schedules are peer reviewed by the Senior Mining Engineer.
  • Undertake Mining software training and grade control management as required to maintain competency.
  • Conduct all Mining Engineering activity within the mining lease areas safely and to achieve regulatory compliance.
  • Exhibit a proactive safety culture to prevent harm to personnel and company assets, undertake safe mining work practices and undergo mandatory safety training as required.
  • Assist with managing expenses within approved guidelines and limits and within budget.
  • Recommend and assist with best investment recommendations regarding open pit mining methods, mine scheduling, mine planning and mine design activity.

• Environment

  • Contribute to the mine planning and environmental impact to sustain life of mine and the responsible management of the mine resource.
  • Comply with all environmental regulations.
  • Contribute to activities that ensure compliance with environmental management to extend life of mine.
  • Complete regulatory on-site courses

About you

• Degree in Mining Engineer / Open Pit Mining Certification or similar experience in a related position.
• WA C class driver’s license.
• 2-3 yrs. experience in a similar role in a Mining Engineering team.
• Proficient in using mine planning and design software, particularly Alastri, Vulcan and or Surpac.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office software with proficiency in spread sheets.
• Basic proficiency in mine scheduling and associated software.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and collaborate to achieve results.

Supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce

PLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a workplace that values, respects and supports diversity and inclusion. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our business and help us deliver better outcomes for our people, our communities and the future we’re building. We foster an environment where everyone feels safe, included and able to contribute their best. Our recruitment processes are designed to be fair, equitable and accessible for all.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, all ages, and people of all genders and sexual orientations (LGBTQIA+).

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all applicants. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application process or inform our Careers team if you are contacted for an interview.

Our recruitment process

As part of our recruitment process, a number of checks will be conducted, including police / criminal background checks, medical assessments, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence, right to work checks and reference checks.

We respectfully request agencies not to submit unsolicited resumes.

Acknowledgement of Country 

PLS respectfully acknowledges the Nyamal and Kariyarra People of the Pilbara, the Whadjuk Noongar People of the Perth region and all the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who are the Traditional Owners and First Nations peoples of these lands.

We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their continuing connection and care for the land, water and Country.

If you would like to learn more about PLS or register for future opportunities, please visit www.pls.com.