Leading Hand Process Operator

2 days ago


Port Hedland, Australia PLS Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

company, great future
We're a great Australian success story, having rapidly grown
to be a major player in the global lithium market.
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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.

The Opportunity
Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the Leading Hand Process Operator is responsible for coordinating daily tasks with the running of equipment, monitoring processes of the Processing Plant. This position is deemed Level 5 Process Operator, acting as second in charge to the Processing Shift Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

  • Supporting the Supervisor in providing guidance and leadership to Process Operators across all areas of the production plant.
  • Ensure compliance to operating procedures
  • Supporting the Supervisor in training and developing the processing team within the Supervisors span of control, providing on the job training and coaching to shift crew participants.
  • Coordinate and delegate priorities that may shift quickly to adjust the demands of processing delivery.
  • Liaise with the Shift Supervisor to assist in the management of workforce scheduling as needed to meet fluctuation demands, and coverage needs.
  • Liaise with the Shift Supervisor on the daily tasks and jobs required
  • Communicate with the Shift Supervisor any issues that may arise and work with the operators to resolve

About You

  • Prior experience as a Senior Process Operator in fixed operating plant or equipment in the mining industry
  • Previous experience in the Pilbara
  • Physical fitness to perform role and meet the physical demands required to respond in emergency or rescue situations
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Teamwork and ability to contribute to a team
  • Initiative
  • Proactive safety focus
  • Computer literacy

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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