Once in a Lifetime

We’re a great Australian success story, having rapidly grown to become a major player in the global lithium market. Our Pilgangoora Operation is one of the largest, hard-rock lithium operations in the world.

THE OPPORTUNITY: 

Reporting to the Blast Supervisor, the Shotfirer is responsible for carrying out open pit charging and blasting activities, safely, and in accordance with specific blast requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Load and fire blast holes in accordance with the blast plan, to prepare the ground for production mining crews.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and standard operating procedures in relation to designing, charging, and firing of open pit blasts.  This includes being an appointed Shotfirer and Magazine Keeper.
• Report on and fix hazards when encountering them to ensure a safe working environment.
• Account for all explosives used and participate in magazine and shot reconciliations as per the statutory requirements and company procedures.
• Accountable for all pre and post-blast inspections of the designated blast area including final inspections of tie-ins and misfired areas and submitted by end of the following shift.
• Ensure the required quality of documentation and completion is achieved for presentation for transfer to records.
• Responsible for ensuring the removal of all delineation and signage from blasting areas before the firing of shots.
• 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 occupational health and safety issues.
• Striving to achieve a positive workplace culture that reflects the Pilbara Purpose.

This is a permanent full-time role based at our Pilgangoora Operation which operates on a 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth.

ABOUT YOU:

• Minimum one years’ experience as a Shotfirer in an open pit mining environment
• WA Shotfirer’s Licence
• EIS experience
• Dangerous Goods Security Card
• Current HR Driver’s Licence

WHAT WE OFFER

• Excellent remuneration package
• Quarterly incentive bonus / Annual short-term incentive with a share options
• Novated leasing through salary sacrifice
• Health & Wellbeing Allowance
• Access to the Company’s KidsCo holiday program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Community Leave
• Flexible working hours and option to work from home

WHAT WE STAND FOR

• Safety First
• Great People
• We Deliver
• One Team
• Shaping Tomorrow

PROMOTING DIVERSITY

PLS recognises that talented people come from diverse backgrounds, who can contribute to our successes in different ways.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly recommend women and Australian indigenous people to apply.

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

As part of our recruitment process, we require proof of eligibility to work in Australia, reference checks, a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen and a National Police Clearance.

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, 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.