Ancillary Operator

PLS Port Hedland, Western Australia, Australia

PLS Port Hedland, Western Australia, Australia

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Company, great future We're a great Australian success story, having rapidly grown to be 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 Mining Production Supervisor (Load & Ancillary), the role of Ancillary Operator offers you the chance to hone your production skills in a hard rock mining environment, operating a variety of mobile equipment, and taking ownership of your role. You'll work safely and collaboratively towards delivering targeted production outcomes and provide guidance to fellow Truck operators.

This is a permanent full-time role which operates on an 8/6 7/7 (Days & Nights) FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO in the Pilbara region.

• Operate heavy mobile equipment, primarily Track Dozers, Wheel Loaders and Graders in a hard rock open-cut mining environment.
• Contribute to a safe working environment for yourself and team members.
• Support Load and Haul activities in drill pattern preparation, area clearances and maintaining infrastructure (haul road intersections, waste dumps and ROM pads).
• Assist loader operators to load dump trucks and maintain optimal cycle times.
• Input production data onto daily production sheets for reporting to the Mining Production Supervisor.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in all work areas.
• Conduct machinery pre-starts to identify faults or hazards on the machine.
• Operate allocated machinery within specifications and site requirements.
• Participate in training and development opportunities.
• Utilise Fleet Management Systems appropriate to the machine.
• Work collaboratively with a can-do attitude and follow industry best practices.
• Assist with undertaking other tasks and operating mobile machinery as required.

• Experience with ancillary mining mobile plant: Track Dozers, Wheel Loaders, Graders, Rock Breakers, Excavators, Dump Trucks, and Water Carts.
• Experience operating 200T+ Excavators in a hard rock mining production environment is advantageous.
• Attention to detail and ore hygiene focus to avoid ore contamination.
• Experience using fleet management systems, ideally MineStar.
• Collaborative team player with a passion for achieving goals together.
• Flexible approach to work, including operating other machinery and hot seating.
• Ability to work 12.5-hour shifts, including nights.
• Strong focus on safety and best practices within the mining industry.
• WA Driver's licence: HR preferred.

Above all we're seeking great, like-minded people who are passionate about being part of a world-class lithium operation and contributing to a sustainable energy future

• 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
• Flexible working hours and option to work from home

• Safety First
• Great People
• We Deliver
• One Team
• Shaping Tomorrow

PLS recognises that talented people come from diverse backgrounds and can contribute to our successes in different ways. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage women and Australian Indigenous people to apply.

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.

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 of these lands. We 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.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Mining