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 Environmental Superintendent, the Environment Advisor is responsible to ensure compliance with company environmental policies and procedures, relevant regulations, and all environmental commitments.  Actively support and participate in environmental initiatives and promote environmental responsibility across the site and to contactor personnel.

• Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements to enable the Company to meet its legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Collate data and report on environmental impact.
• Provide guidance and advise in regarding environmental and risk requirements.

This is a permanent full-time position which operates on a FIFO 8:6 roster from Perth 

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Prepare documentation required for the environmental approvals process and follow through environmental approvals process for the development of the Pilgangoora Project and field activity approvals). This will involve;

• Interpretation of consultant reports
• Defining environmental impacts
• Preparing appropriate environmental impact assessment documentation
• Preparing appropriate environmental reports
• Reviewing, collecting and managing relevant environmental data
• Preparing environmental management plans
• Detailing environmental management commitments and conditions
• Prepare for, conduct and document meetings with government and other external parties. Ensure that the appropriate level of community consultation is conducted.
• Liaise with project teams, operations, planning and other support departments in designing projects and defining the environmental impacts and management strategies.
• Maintain environmental components of Pilgangoora Project schedule.

Operations Support

• Facilitate the ongoing development of environmental management systems to ensure a resource for compliance with all approval conditions and commitments
• Support ongoing rehabilitation and monitoring
• Contribute to development studies
• Assist in the approval process of Land Use Certficates(LUC)
• Participate in Feral Animal Management duties
• Prepare documents and liaise with the Exploration Team to assist in the coordination of exploration approvals required for project field activities
• Support the onsite initiates for Indigenous engagement

Surveys

• Coordinating and managing external technical specialist consultants and heritage surveys.
• Preparing scope of works, selecting consultants and accompanying consultants on field work.
• Assisting in field work as required but not limited to Groundwater monitoring, Waste Water treatment plant monitoring, Oily Water separator monitoring
• Managing reporting and reviewing work to scope,
• Support the onsite initiates for Indigenous engagement and the potential for involvement in environmental activities

Team

• Promote and work collaboratively across the areas of the mine infrastructure and leave to illicit compliance with managing environmental risk and proactively driving a culture of respect for the environment and native heritage are the mine is permitted to operate in.
• Educate and recommend relevant training to be implemented in support of environmental monitoring or compliance.
• Engage as required in negotiations and discussions supporting the site operations team or corporate team to achieve access and approval requirements.

ABOUT YOU:

• A degree or diploma in Environmental Science
• WA C class drivers licence
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills
• 2-5 yrs. previous experience on an operational mine
• Thorough understanding of regulatory requirements
• Good level of fitness and a great attitude

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

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.