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
• Annual 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 Manager, this role is responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations of the processing plant and play a key role in leading processing teams to ensure the safe and efficient coordination of operational activities and targets.

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leading and managing the operations team in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
• Coordinate operational activities to meet production and maintenance objectives.
• Ensure that resources are developed and opportunities to improve the business are actively sought and progressed.
• Active collaboration on project integration activities to ensure seamless implementation of improvements.
• Actively contribute towards achieving the PLS’s Values by demonstrating a clear commitment to them.

ABOUT YOU:

• Schedule 26 Statutory Supervisor
• WA C-class drivers licence
• Certificate in frontline management and leadership, or similar
• 8+ years mining industry experience in processing discipline
• Strong supervisory and leadership experience
• Deep understanding of fixed and mobile plant equipment (crushers, conveyors, screens, and other mineral processing equipment)
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Strong commitment to safety and the environment
• Knowledge safety requirements relevant to the industry, including:
  • Work Health and Safety Act 2020
  • Work Health and Safety Reg 2022
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities

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.