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

• Annual or quarterly short-term incentive bonus recognising individual and business performance
• PLS employee share scheme
• Access to newly refurbished facilities at Pilgangoora, including gym, tennis, pickleball and volleyball courts, sports oval and scenic walking tracks
• 18 weeks parental leave for primary carers and 4 weeks for secondary carers
• Health and wellbeing allowance
• Novated leasing through salary sacrifice
• Paid community leave
• Monthly employee recognition awards
• Access to PLS’ KidsCo School Holiday Program
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and Company Chaplains

The opportunity

Reporting to the Training Supervisor Mining, the purpose of this role is responsible for delivering high-quality drill and blasting training services within the Drill & Blast department. This role ensures that operators possess the necessary skills, knowledge, and authorisations to perform safely and efficiently, contributing to optimal safe production outcomes.

This is a permanent full-time role based at our Pilgangoora Operation in the Pilbara region, which operates on an 8:6 FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO in the Pilbara region.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct Verification of Competency (VoC) assessments for drill equipment, blasting operations and High-Risk Work Licenses (HRWLs) to ensure team members are competent and authorised within the Advisors competency.
• Deliver structured training programs aligned with PLS standards, site-specific plans, and operational goals.
• Facilitate simulator-based, classroom, and in-field training to enhance operator skills, safety awareness, and safe production performance.
• Evaluate trainee performance through practical and theoretical evaluations; provide constructive feedback and remedial plans as needed.
• Perform competency assessments and maintain accurate, auditable training records.
• Ensure all training and assessment activities comply with the principles of assessment: validity, fairness, reliability, flexibility, authenticity, and currency.
• Review and update training materials to ensure accuracy, relevance, and alignment with current procedures.
• Collect feedback from drilling and blasting crews to enhance training effectiveness.
• Provide responsive, on-the-ground training support to drilling and blasting operations.
• Adapt training delivery to meet changing operational needs while maintaining consistency in standards and outcomes.
• Assist trainees in understanding and applying SWI’s operating procedures.
• Mentor and coach In-Field/Line Trainers to strengthen internal training capability and consistency.

About you

• Minimum WA Manual HR class driver’s licence.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
• Shotfirer Licence
• Minimum 5 years’ open pit mining or quarry experience operating Epiroc D65 MKI & II and CAT MD6250 or similar and blasting operations and equipment use.
• Demonstrated expertise in drill operations and equipment and expertise in blasting techniques, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to deliver technical training in a professional and engaging manner.
• Current and practical experience with the equipment and tasks being trained or assessed.
• Strong presentation, coaching, and interpersonal skills to support performance improvement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Quick learner with adaptability to new technologies and operational needs.
• Strong commitment to safety and the environment.

Supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce

PLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a workplace that values, respects and supports diversity and inclusion. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our business and help us deliver better outcomes for our people, our communities and the future we’re building. We foster an environment where everyone feels safe, included and able to contribute their best. Our recruitment processes are designed to be fair, equitable and accessible for all.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, all ages, and people of all genders and sexual orientations (LGBTQIA+).

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace to support all applicants and employees. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application process or inform our Careers team if you are contacted for an interview.

Our recruitment process

As part of our recruitment process, a number of checks will be conducted, including police / criminal background checks, medical assessments, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence, right to work checks and reference checks.

We respectfully request agencies not to submit unsolicited resumes.

Acknowledgement of Country 

PLS respectfully acknowledges the Nyamal and Kariyarra People of the Pilbara, the Whadjuk Noongar People of the Perth region and all the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who are the Traditional Owners and First Nations peoples of these lands.

We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their continuing connection and care for the land, water and Country.

If you would like to learn more about PLS or register for future opportunities, please visit www.pls.com.