Process Operator

12 hours ago


Port Hedland, Australia PLS Full time

PLS Port Hedland, Western Australia, Australia

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 Shift Supervisor, the Experienced Process Operator is responsible for the processing plant, communicating to the team throughout the shift and reporting on plant updates or any issues, as well as operating equipment in a safe, productive and efficient manner to maximise plant performance and achieve quality product to meet customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Monitor and control areas of the processing plant, including the crushing circuit, HPGR (high pressure grinding), screening, heavy media separation, milling and gravity, flotation, filtration, reagents, and tailings treatment.
  • Identify and communicate items of the plant that require preventative maintenance or repair.
  • Identify and provide recommendations on process improvements.

This is a permanent full-time role based at our Pilgangoora operation which operates on an 8:6/7:7 FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO in the Pilbara region.

About You
  • Solid experience in operating a wet processing plant, particularly heavy medium separation, grinding, flotation or reagents and filter press.
  • Competent in control-room operation.
  • Safe isolations and permitting systems experience.
  • Current WA Driver's licence is essential.
  • Forklift, loader, confined space, working at heights or EWP (Elevated Work Platform) tickets are highly regarded.
  • You are humble with a positive attitude and a can-do approach to your work.
  • Safety is your number one priority.
  • You enjoy being part of a team and are passionate about achieving goals together.
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.


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