Trainer & assessor drill and blast

Reporting to the Training Supervisor Mining, the purpose of this role is responsible for delivering high-quality drill and blasting training services within the Drill & Blast department. The role ensures that operators possess the necessary skills, knowledge, and authorisations to perform safely and efficiently, contributing to optimal safe production outcomes. This is a permanent full-time role based at our Pilgangoora Operation in the Pilbara region, operating on an 8:6 FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO in the Pilbara region.

• Conduct Verification of Competency (VoC) assessments for drill equipment, blasting operations and High‐Risk Work Licences to ensure team members are competent and authorised.
• Deliver structured training programs aligned with PLS standards, site‐specific plans and operational goals.
• Facilitate simulator‐based, classroom and in‐field training to enhance operator skills, safety awareness and production performance.
• Evaluate trainee performance through practical and theoretical evaluations; provide constructive feedback and remedial plans.
• Maintain accurate, auditable training records and ensure all training activities comply with principles of validity, fairness, reliability, flexibility, authenticity and currency.
• Review and update training materials to ensure accuracy and relevance.
• Collect feedback from drilling and blasting crews to enhance training effectiveness.
• Provide responsive on‐the‐ground training support to operations.
• Adapt delivery to meet changing operational needs while maintaining consistency.
• Assist trainees in understanding and applying S.W.I. operating procedures.
• Mentor and coach in‐field line trainers to strengthen internal training capability and consistency.

• Minimum WA Manual HR class driver's licence.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
• Shotfirer Licence.
• Minimum 5 years open‐pit mining or quarry experience operating Epiroc D65 MKI & II and CAT MD or similar and blasting operations and equipment use.
• Demonstrated expertise in drill operations, equipment and blasting techniques, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to deliver technical training in a professional and engaging manner.
• Current practical experience with the equipment and tasks being trained or assessed.
• Strong presentation, coaching and interpersonal skills to support performance improvement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Quick learner with adaptability to new technologies and operational needs.
• Strong commitment to safety and the environment.

• Annual or quarterly short‐term incentive bonus recognising individual and business performance.
• PLS employee share scheme.
• Access to modernised facilities at Pilgangoora, including gym, tennis, pickleball, volleyball courts, sports oval and scenic walking tracks.
• 18 weeks parental leave for primary carers and 4 weeks for secondary carers.
• Health and wellbeing allowance.
• Novated leasing through salary sacrifice.
• Paid community leave.
• Monthly employee recognition awards.
• Access to PLS KidsCo School Holiday Program.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and Company Chaplains.

PLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a workplace that values, respects and supports diversity and inclusion. 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 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.