Overview
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.
Opportunity
Reporting to the Blast Supervisor, the Blast Technician is responsible for checking the quality of drilling services provided and assisting Shotfirer's to deliver quality blasting to the open pit mining teams.
Responsibilities
* Assist shotfirers in on bench activities, Blasthole QA/QC, Delineate, Priming, Loading, Stemming, off-siding MMU's and tie-in as directed.
* Check drilling activities are completed correctly and identify issues of poor-quality drilling early to ensure redrills are completed.
* Perform blast guard duties just prior to blasting activity to ensure the safety of all personnel, and that they are removed from the area.
* Ensure Blast IQ is utilised to minimise delay in blasting and maintaining quality records.
* Maintain occupational health and safety standards relevant to operations.
* Ensure occupational health and safety issues are considered in all aspects of duties performed.
* Maintain high standards of performance and adopt a proactive approach to occupational health and safety issues.
* Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and company policies and practices.
* Report all observed safety incidents and hazards.
* Complete Take-5's before starting each task or midway through a task if conditions change.
* Perform all tasks in a professional and diligent manner and always treat others with dignity, respect and fairness.
* Maintain good working relationships with superiors, peers and all internal as well as external clients, such as contractors, suppliers and service providers.
* Ensure all office activities are carried out in compliance with set Standards.
About You
* Dangerous Goods Security Card.
* Current Driver's License.
What We Offer
* Excellent remuneration package
* Quarterly incentive bonus / Annual short-term incentive with a 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.
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