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

• 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

Due to an internal promotion, we are currently looking for a motivated Mining Production Leading Hand to join our Mining Production department.

Reporting to the Mining Production Supervisor, the Mining Production Leading Hand is a key role, responsible for facilitating the safe and efficient daily mining activities as well as the successful of execution of mining production and development projects.

This is a permanent full-time role which operates on an 8:6 7:7 FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO in the Pilbara region.

Key responsibilities

Mining:

• Ensuring the mining face is set up for safe mining and compliance to PLS procedures.
• Ensuring the direction of mining is in line with the correct extraction of clean ore that minimises ore loss and dilution.
• Work with the survey and geology teams to coordinate the timing of mark ups and drop in/lift guidance to not impact production.
• Ensuring floors at dig units/loading bays are on correct grade.
• Ensure TBMs are always present.
• Ensuring the dump locations are set up, safe and compliant.
• Liaising with production co-ordinators and engineers to understand the dump progression requirements.
• Works in the field to reduce hang time, reduce queue time to keep trucks moving by directing people and equipment movements where required.

Development:

• Set up and maintain traffic management in all work areas to be complaint to PLS procedures and aligns with industry standards.
• Monitor and maintain road signage and delineation, ensuring cleanliness, compliance, and proper storage.
• Ensuring drill pattern compliance for windrow heights for separation to HME and pit edges.
• Ensuring drill pattern floors are suitable for drilling and blast personnel on foot.
• Ensuring drill and blast access ways are positioned to minimise vehicle interaction.
• Liaising with Geo Techs to ensure final walls are scaled to a high standard with no rework.
• Managing the rock breaker movements between the ROM and in pit.
• Facilitate and execute projects such as new haul road construction, go lines, fuel bays, land clearing, walking the LUC with operators, topsoil relocation.
• Other duties as outlined in the full Position Description.

About you

As an experienced Mining Production Leading Hand, you will ideally have:

• Proven experience in a relevant leadership role involving open-cut mining operations and development projects.
• Proven experience in with selective mining processes in a hard-rock open-cut mining environment.
• Strong knowledge of mining equipment, processes, safety regulations, and compliance standards.
• Familiarity with WA DMIRS guidelines, industry best practices and WHS risks.
• S26 Statutory Supervisor qualification.
• Effective communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• A proven track-record of achieving production targets in mining operations, as well as reducing cycle times and improving efficiency metrics.
• Current WA Driver’s Licence: HR preferred.

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.