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
• Flexible working arrangements including an option to work from home
• Health and wellbeing allowance
• Annual / quarterly short-term incentive bonus that recognises individual and business performance
• Novated leasing through salary sacrifice
• Newly refurbished facilities at Pilgangoora including gym, tennis and squash 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 Geology Superintendent, the Senior Mine Geologist will be accountable for Grade control and Production Geology with the aim of maximising recovery, throughput and grade through the mining process and optimising the blend through the processing plant.

This is a permanent full-time role based at our Pilgangoora Operation operating on a 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO in the Pilbara region.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Grade Control:

• Co-ordinate the design, scheduling and implementation of RC grade control drilling programs for the life of mine and short-term requirements.
• Set up and maintenance of the grade control, assay, quality control, and mineral resource reconciliation systems, and the daily, weekly and monthly reporting systems.
• Develop and initiate geological mapping systems in the mine areas.
• Continuously improving the grade control model through timely grade control drilling, geological inputs, interpretation and reconciliation
• Manage resource model reconciliation and grade control model.
• Manage all information related to the resource, ensuring assays composites and densities related information is accurate and validated.

Production Geology:

• Liaising with the drilling and blasting contractors and Mine Production Engineers.
• Participation in daily mine planning and meetings.
• Manage and validate the timely and accurate collection of geological information to contribute to mine planning and optimize the mining resource.
• Develop ore and waste mark out system.
• Daily, weekly and month end reporting.
• Provide interpretative and supportive commentary for reports and recommendations to management.
• Manage ROM and stockpiling processes to meet the requirements of the Processing plant.

Leadership:

• Maintaining high quality geological processes and procedures
• Supervise and mentor Mine Geologists and Pit Technicians.
• Assist to develop and implement a training matrix for the geology team.
• Assist to develop a culture of continuous improvement. 
• Ensure all geology activity conducted by employees and contractors within the mining lease areas is conducted safely and achieves regulatory compliance.
• Drive a proactive safety culture to prevent harm to personnel and company assets, monitoring and ensuring safe geological work practices and mandatory safety training for the team is completed.
• Ensure environmental regulatory compliance by the Geology Team.

Cost Management:

• Assist with managing expenses within approved guidelines and limits and within budget.
• Assist with the review and approval of geology services, exploration and drilling program cost management to ensure best investment spend and cost efficiency.
• Recommend and assist the Manager Mining with best investment recommendations in regards to geology activity.

ABOUT YOU:

• Degree in Geology
• Current Competency - Providing First Aid.
• 7-10 yrs. experience in a similar role managing and geology team.
• Experience in pegmatite deposits.
• Surpac and spatial data modeling software.

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.