About PLS

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 organsiation 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 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

Reporting to the Mining Manager, the Mining Production Superintendent - Haulage position is responsible for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective movement of material across Pilgangoora's open pit operations, leading a large team of supervisors and operators across multiple FIFO crews to deliver against scheduled production targets. This role sits within the Mining Manager's leadership team and plays a critical part in the operational ramp-up of one of Australia's most significant hard rock lithium operations, requiring close collaboration across drill and blast, loading, mine control, and mobile maintenance functions. The Haulage Superintendent is both a technically capable mining professional and a people leader who sets the standard for safety culture, operational discipline, and team performance across the haulage function.

This is a permanent full-time role based at our Pilgangoora Operation in the Pilbara region, which operates on an 8:6, 4:3 FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO in the Pilbara region.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of haulage supervisors and operators across multiple crews, building individual capability and maintaining consistent crew performance standards.
• Plan, coordinate and oversee daily haulage operations to meet production targets, ensuring truck utilisation, payload performance, and cycle times are optimised across all active mining areas.
• Manage fleet deployment in alignment with the short/medium-term mine plan, coordinating with Mine Control and Loading to maximise dig face availability and minimise queue and wait times — and monitor that material movement and stockpiling of ore and waste is being carried out in accordance with mining schedules.
• Monitor operational KPIs in real time using FMS/MineStar data, identifying performance trends and implementing corrective actions to close gaps against schedule — including contribution to daily, weekly, and month-end production reporting.
• Regularly inspect haul roads, waste dumps, ROM stockpiles, and in-pit infrastructure to ensure workplaces are safe, ground conditions are acceptable, and any defects are escalated and rectified promptly.
• Regularly rotated through quarry manager responsibilities and be capable of filling SSE requirements when required.
• Model visible safety leadership in the field, conducting regular interactions with operators and supervisors to reinforce safe behaviours and address at-risk practices in the moment.
• Monitor and manage haulage-related operating costs including tyre consumption, fuel usage, and labour — identifying variances against budget, implementing corrective measures.
• Provide clear, timely reporting to the Mining Manager on haulage performance, emerging risks, and operational priorities, escalating issues with recommended solutions — including input into daily, weekly, and month-end reporting cycles.

About you

• 10 years’ mining industry experience, with 2-5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of statutory safety requirements relevant to the processes.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment.
• Strong commitment to safety and the environment.
• Strong leadership skills including Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office software with basic spreadsheets and word processing skills.
• WA Unrestricted Quarry Managers certification.
• Frontline management and leadership certification.
• Current WA C class driver’s licence and First Aid.

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.

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