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
• 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 Processing Technical Services Superintendent, this role will provide operational guidance and technical support to the operations team and play a key role in metallurgical performance and improvement initiatives.

This is a permanent full-time role which operates on a day shift roster of 8 days on, 6 days off FIFO from Perth or DIDO in the Pilbara region.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility within the team.
• Provide technical guidance, training and coaching to Plant and Graduate Metallurgists
• Review and analyse past production performances, compare to budgeted and forecasted specifications and provide suggested improvement options
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in a timely manner.
• Provide mentoring, training, and development opportunities to ensure team effectiveness, accountability, and professional growth.
• Identify plant improvement opportunities and develop project schedules to adequately evaluate and quantify benefits associated with improvement opportunities
• Carry out plant surveys and mass balance to maintain and improve plant performance

ABOUT YOU:

• Degree in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering
• A holder of the statutory schedule 26 (S26) Certification is highly regarded
• Driver’s License (WA C-class or equivalent)
• Strong commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.
• Extensive experience (5+ years) in metallurgy or a related field
• Comprehensive working knowledge of mineral processing with heavy media separation
• You will have solid flotation and/or HMS experience i.e.: Nickel, Gold, Copper. Lithium experience advantageous
• You will be an advocate for process improvement, accuracy and ensuring proper safety procedures

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.