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 mine, 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
• Health and wellbeing allowance
• Quarterly 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 Plant Superintendent, the Process Shift Supervisor is responsible for leading the processing production crew activities to ensure the safe and efficient running of the plant and the tailings storage facility to produce a quality concentrate, in line with client specifications and to achieve production targets.

This is a permanent full-time role based at our Pilgangoora Operation which operates on a day shift / night shift roster of 8 days on, 6 days off, 7 night on, 7 days off FIFO from Perth or DIDO in the Pilbara region.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver the production plan safely and on-budget by scheduling and assigning work to team members, establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems, and reporting results
• Develop team capability by coaching, counselling, and developing team members in accordance with their required competencies
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing team members on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources in line with established policies and procedures
• Conduct incident investigations, daily pre-start meetings and participates in risk identification
• Address individual and team issues by investigating presenting problems; identifying solutions, and recommending actions
• Assist in projects as assigned by Plant Production leadership

ABOUT YOU: 

• Schedule 26 qualification essential
• Frontline Leadership or Management certificate/qualification
• Certificate IV Process Plant Operation highly regarded
• Confined Space, Gas testing and working at heights desirable
• Training and assessing highly regarded
• 3+ years as a leading hand or Shift Supervisor
• Significant experience leading a diverse team in operating a Processing Plant
• Experience in dense or heavy media separation, grinding, flotation, reagents, filtration systems
• Significant experience in the application of Permit to work system
• Exceptional people management skills, whist maintaining a positive approach in your day-to-day activities
• An organised individual, who can prioritise and delegate accordingly and takes ownership of their work and their team’s
• A results driven individual, with a successful track record of delivering KPIs, whilst showing humility in everything you do
• Experience conducting incident investigations and implementing controls using INX software
• Proficiency in the use of, Citect/Scada control systems or similar
• Current WA Driver’s licence 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.