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 Mining Production Supervisor (Load & Ancillary), the role of Ancillary Operator offers you the chance to hone your production skills in a hard rock mining environment, operating a variety of mobile equipment, and really taking ownership of your role. As a valued member of PLS and our Mining Production team, you’ll work safely and collaboratively towards delivering targeted production outcomes and offer guidance and direction to your fellow Truck operators.

This is a permanent full-time role which operates on an 8/6 7/7 (Days & Nights) FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO in the Pilbara region.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate heavy mobile equipment, primarily Track Dozers, Wheel Loaders and Graders in a hard rock open-cut mining environment.
• Actively contribute to a safe working environment for yourself and team members
• Support all Load and Haul activities in the preparation work for drill patterns, clearances of new areas and maintaining all infrastructure such as haul road intersections, waste dumps and ROM pads.
• Assist loader operators to load dump trucks maintaining optimal cycle times.
• Input production data onto daily production sheets for reporting back to the Mining Production Supervisor.
• Maintain expected standards of housekeeping in all work areas.
• Conduct machinery pre-starts on your allocated machinery to identify any faults or hazards on the machine.
• Operate your allocated machine within the machine specifications and site requirements.
• Participate in all training and development opportunities.
• Make use of the Fleet Management System that is appropriate to the machine you are operating.
• Working in a collaborative manner with a Can-Do attitude and following industry best practices.
• Assist with undertaking other tasks and operating mobile machinery as required.

ABOUT YOU:

• Experience with, and sound operational understanding of ancillary mining mobile plant: Track Dozers, Wheel Loaders, Graders, Rock Breakers, Excavators, Dump Trucks, and Water Carts.
• Experience operating 200T+ Excavators in a hard rock mining production environment is advantageous.
• Attention to detail and the ability to focus on ore hygiene when operating, to avoid ore contamination.
• Experience using fleet management systems, ideally MineStar.
• You enjoy being part of a collaborative team and you’re passionate about achieving goals together.
• A flexible approach to work and helping others, including operating other machinery and regular hot seating activities.
• The ability to work 12.5-hour shifts, including nights.
• A strong focus on safety and best practices within the mining industry.
• A current WA Driver’s licence: HR preferred.

Above all we’re seeking great, like-mind people who are passionate about being a part of a world class lithium operation and contributing to a sustainable energy future!

WHAT WE OFFER

• Excellent remuneration package
• Quarterly incentive bonus with 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