About PLS

The world is going electric, and PLS is at the forefront of the charge.

Our collaborative, inclusive culture is a cornerstone of PLS. Humble, down-to-earth and genuinely invested in each other, we are one team united by a common purpose and driven to do great work together.

Being such a fast-moving company in clean energy transition means there is no shortage of challenge or opportunity. Whether it is taking on new projects, developing new skills or stepping into bigger roles, PLS is a place where careers move and where your potential has room to grow.

We're not a big corporate, and we don't want to be. At PLS you own your work, you're backed by people who care about doing a good job, and there's room to innovate and make things happen.

Positioned to be a major force for change, this is a great time to join us as we play a critical role in addressing the global energy crisis. If you want to be part of an organsiation that is all about great people shaping the next era of battery minerals, we would love to hear from you.

The future is lithium, make it yours.

What PLS offers

• Access to newly refurbished facilities at Pilgangoora, including gym, tennis, pickleball and volleyball courts, sports oval and scenic walking tracks
• Health and wellbeing allowance
• 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 Process manager, this role will be responsible for providing specialist process engineering, technical, administrative, and leadership support in plant commissioning, ramp-up, and steady-state operations to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant performance.

This is a 12-month maximum term role which operates on a 8/6FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO in the Pilbara region.

Key responsibilities

• Provide specialist process engineering support across commissioning, start-up, ramp-up and steady-state operations of the Mid-Stream Demonstration Plant.
• Monitor plant performance against operating targets, troubleshoot process and equipment issues, and implement corrective actions to improve stability, reliability and production outcomes.
• Drive plant optimisation, debottlenecking and continuous improvement initiatives across pyrometallurgical and hydrometallurgical process areas.
• Develop, review and maintain process documentation, procedures, control strategies, production reporting and commissioning records to support safe and efficient operations.
• Support quality assurance, sampling systems, incident investigations, root cause analysis and Management of Change processes in line with site standards and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, vendors and contractors while coaching operational personnel and promoting a safe, collaborative and high-performing team culture.

About you

• Tertiary qualified in Chemical, Metallurgical Engineering or a related discipline, with full working rights in Australia and a current WA C Class Driver’s Licence.
• Significant experience in hydrometallurgical, pyrometallurgical or chemical conversion processes, ideally within lithium processing, fine chemicals or remote mining operations.
• Strong technical understanding of processing techniques, unit operations, plant instrumentation, DCS/SCADA systems and downtime reporting tools.
• A confident problem solver with strong analytical, data interpretation, attention to detail and written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of statutory safety and environmental requirements, with experience supporting safe systems of work, risk management and change management processes.
• A collaborative leader who can work effectively with operations, maintenance, vendors and contractors while motivating teams to achieve plant performance outcomes.

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.