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 Drill Supervisor, this role will assist the Drill Supervisor to ensure the Drilling activities are carried out safely and in accordance with the mine plan.

This is a permanent full-time role based at our Pilgangoora operation which operates on a 8/6 ;7/7 FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO in the Pilbara region.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supporting the Drilling Supervisor, the role requires safe and timely achievement of targeted outcomes by:

• Striving to achieve a positive workplace culture that reflects the Pilbara Purpose.
• Operate Drilling/Ancillary equipment within the shift to ensure optimum productivity in a safe and efficient manner.
• Providing effective supervision support, development and communication to the Drilling Team
• Maintaining compliance with the Drilling Schedule.
• Report on and fix hazards when encountering them to ensure a safe working environment.
• Ensure the required quality of documentation and completion is achieved for presentation for transfer to records.
• Maintain occupational health and safety standards relevant to operations.
• Ensure occupational health and safety issues are considered in all aspects of duties performed.
• Maintain high standards of performance and adopt a proactive approach to OH&S.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and company policies and practices.
• Complete Take-5’s before starting each task or midway through a task if conditions change.
• Ensure all office activities are carried out in compliance with set Standards.
• Monitor performance and quality controls, initiating corrective actions with a particular emphasis on pattern markup/design and drill area preparation.
• Co-ordinates the activities of the drill team and works very closely with the blast team to ensure the safe, timely and effective execution of daily / weekly drilling plans for the achievement of mine production targets. Specific focus areas include day to day plan compliance.
• In the absence of the Drilling Supervisor, be required to perform higher duties and assist the Drill & Blast Superintendent
• Identify, promote and actively participate in the implementation of projects that demonstrates working in an environment of continuous improvement.
• Maintain good working relationships with superiors, peers and all internal as well as external clients, such as contractors, suppliers and service providers.                                  
• Maintain accurate and organized inventories of drilling consumables, including drill bits, rods, and related equipment.
• Monitor stock levels, order supplies, and coordinate deliveries to ensure uninterrupted drilling operations.
• Perform inspections on drilling consumables to ensure they meet quality standards.

ABOUT YOU:

• HR Licence
• 5 years’ operating experience with drilling and blasting equipment in a large open pit mining operation.
• 1 year’s Senior level experience in a large hard rock drill and blasting operation.
• Competent in using Microsoft Office, in particular Excel and Word

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.