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 Shift Supervisor, the Process Operator (crushing) is responsible for operating and monitoring the crushing and sorting plant. This includes maintaining clear communication with the team throughout the shift, reporting on plant status and any issues, safely operating both fixed and mobile equipment to achieve assigned KPIs in a productive and efficient manner. Be part of a unique opportunity to work in a large-scale ore sorting facility.  

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and control assigned areas of the crushing and sorting plant.
• Conduct equipment and area inspections to a high standard within agreed timeframes.
• Perform equipment cleaning and minor maintenance as required.
• Operate small mobile plant to support clean-up activities.
• Identify and report plant components requiring preventative maintenance or repair.
• Recognise, rectify, and escalate hazards as necessary.

About You

• 1–2 years’ experience operating a processing plant, preferably crushing plants and associated equipment (e.g. jaw crushers, cone crushers, apron feeders, conveyors, wet and dry screening  associated slurry pumps an water recovery circuits, TOMRA ore sorters).
• Control room operation experience (desirable).
• Familiarity with safe isolation and permitting systems.
• Current WA Driver’s Licence (HR licence desirable).
• Tickets for forklift, loader, bobcat, or EWP are highly regarded.
• Confined space and working at heights certifications are advantageous.
• Positive attitude with a can-do approach.
• Strong safety focus and commitment to safe work practices.
• Team-oriented and passionate about achieving shared goals.
• Can communicate and engage across a multi disciplined and diverse team.
• Experience operating Wheel loader, specifically CAT 980.

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

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.