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PLS is delivering on its vision to be a leading global producer of lithium, a mineral critical to enabling the world’s transition to a more sustainably powered future.

As the owner and operator of the Pilgangoora Operation, the world’s largest independent hard-rock lithium operation, we are expanding fast, investing boldly, and building a global portfolio that positions us at the forefront of the energy transition.

Most recently, we acquired Latin Resources, adding the Colina Project in Brazil to our portfolio — strengthening our international footprint and creating new pathways for growth.

With more than 900 people employed globally, we’re building a future-focused business where talented people can create real impact. At PLS, our Values aren’t just words on a wall, they drive how we work, how we lead, and how we grow: Safety First. Great People. We Deliver. One Team. Shaping Tomorrow.

If you want to be part of an organisation that is ambitious, innovative and shaping the next era of battery minerals, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to join us.

WHAT PLS OFFERS

• 18 weeks parental leave for primary carers and 4 weeks for secondary carers
• Flexible working arrangements including an option to work from home
• Health and wellbeing allowance
• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises individual and business performance
• PLS employee share scheme
• Novated leasing through salary sacrifice
• Newly refurbished facilities at Pilgangoora including gym, tennis, pickleball and volleyball courts, sports oval, and scenic walking tracks
• Paid community leave
• Monthly employee recognition awards
• Access to PLS’ KidsCo School Holiday Program

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Reporting to the Manager Mine Planning, the Principal Mine Planning Engineer will assist with the development and maintenance of the Company’s strategic mine plans to optimise current and future operations. Responsible for both site and corporate stakeholders with high level technical expertise to support the company’s operations.

This is a permanent full-time role based at our beautiful West Perth office, near the City West train station. Occasional travel to our Pilgangoora Operation in the Pilbara region may be required for the role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Core duties and responsibilities of this role:

• Assist with the development and maintenance of fit-for-purpose systems for studies and Life-of-Mine planning
• Prepare and support timely, optimised and accurate studies and mine plans for all Operations including infrastructure, mining methods, equipment, designs, schedules and financials
• Identify, assess, and manage risks to the execution of the mine plan
• Provide guidance and general oversight with the development of 5-year and Life of Mine plans.
• Ensure compliance to applicable mine safety standards, legislation, regulations and environmental laws, in all mine designs, 5-year and Life of Mine plans
• Liaise with peers across the operation to identify and monitor key inputs to the integrated plan, and analyse and benchmark performance to the inputs
• Review planning systems and procedures as required to align with the medium to short term planning requirements to deliver and maintain a robust planning system
• Assist with the Ore Reserve estimation process, including reconciliation of planned verses actual.
• Assist with mining equipment selection
• Collaborate and assist with peer review analysis to identify new business opportunities.
• Assist with studies including but not limited to new mine developments, fleet selection, project evaluation, business development and continuous improvement opportunities

ABOUT YOU:

• Degree qualified in Mining Engineering (or equivalent)
• WA Unrestricted QM ticket highly regarded
• Significant exposure to an operational environment
• 10+ years mine planning experience
• Experience in strategic planning, life-of-mine planning and site-based production planning
• Proficient in the use of mine planning software programs such as Whittle, Minemax and Datamine
• Competent in the Microsoft Office suites of applications, with advanced Excel skills preferred
• Understanding of operational constraints and geotechnical issues
• Cost modelling and cost management experience
• High level of competency in report writing.
• Strong technical and practical experience essential
• Possess a practical understanding of risk assessment
• Experience in hard rock mining of pegmatite deposits.
• Proficiency in using open pit optimization and mine scheduling optimization software.
• Setting up systems and procedures.
• Ability to build complex mine cost models in excel from first principles desirable
• Ability to speak Portuguese desirable but not essential. 

SUPPORTING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE

PLS is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all.

We encourage female candidates and First Nations peoples to apply. 

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

As part of our recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.

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, and 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.