Overview
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
1. 18 weeks parental leave for primary carers and 4 weeks for secondary carers
2. Health and wellbeing allowance
3. Quarterly short-term incentive bonus that recognises individual and business performance
4. PLS employee share scheme
5. Novated leasing through salary sacrifice
6. Newly refurbished facilities at Pilgangoora including gym, tennis, pickleball and volleyball courts, sports oval, and scenic walking tracks
7. Paid community leave
8. Monthly employee recognition awards
9. Access to PLS' KidsCo School Holiday Program
THE OPPORTUNITY:
Reporting to the Plant Superintendent, the Process Shift Supervisor is responsible for leading the processing production crew activities to ensure the safe and efficient running of the plant and the tailings storage facility to produce a quality concentrate, in line with client specifications and to achieve production targets.
This is a permanent full-time role based at our Pilgangoora Operation which operates on a day shift / night shift roster of 8 days on, 6 days off, 7 night on, 7 days off FIFO from Perth or DIDO in the Pilbara region.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
10. Deliver the production plan safely and on-budget by scheduling and assigning work to team members, establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems, and reporting results
11. Develop team capability by coaching, counselling, and developing team members in accordance with their required competencies
12. Maintain a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing team members on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources in line with established policies and procedures
13. Conduct incident investigations, daily pre-start meetings and participates in risk identification
14. Address individual and team issues by investigating presenting problems; identifying solutions, and recommending actions
15. Assist in projects as assigned by Plant Production leadership
ABOUT YOU
16. Schedule 26 qualification essential
17. Frontline Leadership or Management certificate/qualification
18. Certificate IV Process Plant Operation highly regarded
19. Confined Space, Gas testing and working at heights desirable
20. Training and assessing highly regarded
21. 3+ years as a leading hand or Shift Supervisor
22. Significant experience leading a diverse team in operating a Processing Plant
23. Experience in dense or heavy media separation, grinding, flotation, reagents, filtration systems
24. Significant experience in the application of Permit to work system
25. Exceptional people management skills, whist maintaining a positive approach in your day-to-day activities
26. An organised individual, who can prioritise and delegate accordingly and takes ownership of their work and their team's
27. A results driven individual, with a successful track record of delivering KPIs, whilst showing humility in everything you do
28. Experience conducting incident investigations and implementing controls using INX software
29. Proficiency in the use of, Citect/Scada control systems or similar
30. Current WA Driver's licence essential
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 andFirst Nations peoplesto 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 andKariyarraPeople 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,andpresentand emergingfor they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of the Nyamal,Kariyarraand Whadjuk Noongar Peoples.
If you are interested in learning more about PLS or registering for future opportunities, please visit our website www.pls.com
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