Non Processing Infrastructure

Pilbara Minerals is the leading ASX lithium company and a major player in the rapidly growing lithium supply chain. The Company owns 100% of the world’s largest, independent hard-rock lithium operations, the Pilgangoora Project and Operation. Located in Western Australia’s resource-rich Pilbara region, its operation produces a spodumene and tantalite concentrate.

We are a Company that is going places and is exciting, dynamic, and purpose-driven. Our growth and diversification strategy will see us continue to grow and transform the industry through innovation and leadership

Our purpose is to make a difference in the world, through the production of lithium materials which are the heart of the world’s ambition towards net zero.

The future is lithium. The future is bright. Make lithium your future.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Reporting into the NPI Superintendent, the Non Processing Infrastructure (NPI) Supervisor - Electrical is to ensure that all scheduled/non-scheduled electrical works associated with dewatering pumps/bores, Wastewater Treatment RO and Non-Processing infrastructure i.e. camp accommodation, site offices and utilities are carried out efficiently and maintained to a high standard. 

This is a permanent full-time position which operates on a FIFO 8/6 roster from Perth or DIDO from Port Hedland.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Co-ordinate all electrical, refrigeration, bore field and infrastructure maintenance, servicing, and repair activity to ensure operational continuity.
• Implement effective preventative maintenance programmes and work allocation process via Pronto.
• Ensure the Wastewater Treatment Plant, RO Plants meet operational and regulatory requirements.
• Manage and maintain bores, telemetry, and other associated infrastructure to ensure 100% water supply to the Processing Operations and Carlindi Village
• Supervise and coordinate electrical and maintenance project work including managing contractors required onsite to assist with any works.
• Ensure that all electrical work complies with statutory requirements and standards including completion of the Site Electrical logbook as required.
• Identifying opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
• Monitor Contractor Management requirements for all related 3rd party contractor works.
• Maintain operational and capex cost control as per the relevant budget whilst ensuring compliance to purchasing policies.
• Provide persons under your control adequate information, instruction, and training to perform their work in a safe manner.
• Ensure work areas under your control undergo daily documented safety inspections and where hazards are identified ensure they are appropriately managed.
• Ensure risk management practices are effectively and consistently applied for all work activities.      
• Ensure your own safety and health at work and that of your work mates and in respect to safety always follow instructions given by your employer.
• Become familiar with and comply to safety policies and procedures.
• Report all hazards and incidents on occurrence and never walk past an unsafe act or condition.
• Participate with your work teams to improve and sustain a positive safety culture across the organisation.

There may be a requirement to assist during the construction and commissioning phase of the Pilgangoora project – these requirements will be identified in separate pre-operational phase position description.

ABOUT YOU:

• WA C class drivers’ licence.
• WA ‘A’Grade Electrical license
• Electrical nominees
• Minimum 5 years previous experience in supervisory role.
• Previous Wastewater & Reverse Osmosis experience in a Mining environment.
• Previous experience in maintaining water services & supply.
• Previous experience in maintaining Non-Processing Infrastructure.
• Knowledge of statutory safety requirements relevant to the processes.
• Systematic planning skills.
• Previous experience managing budgets.
• Ability to input and review operational data.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment.
• Previous experience with Permit to Work systems.
• Medium to high proficiency in the use of MS Office applications specifically MS Excel & MS Word

Desirable - Skills & Experiences 

• Trade Qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Discipline
• Current proficiency in Providing First Aid.
• PRONTO experience.
• Familiarity with maintenance management systems.
• Previous experience as an appointed Section 44 supervisor.
• Sound financial acumen.

WHAT WE OFFER

Great people and culture are at the heart of our great Australian Company. We offer a supportive and collegiate working environment, that is dynamic and purpose-driven. Our people want to be part of something bigger, they think differently and for themselves. Our growth provides an opportunity to secure a future in an industry that has momentum and ambition, as well as:

• Excellent remuneration package and eligible to participate in the Company’s short-term incentive plan.
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Community Leave
• Career progression
• Great accommodation and recreational facilities
• Take a front-row seat in the sustainable energy transformation

WHAT WE STAND FOR

• Great people
• Think, do, achieve
• Safety matters
• Quality products
• Valuing our partners
• Making a difference in the world

PROMOTING DIVERSITY

Pilbara Minerals 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 recommend women and Australian indigenous people to apply.

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

As part of our recruitment process, we require a pre-employment medical, drug, and alcohol screen and a National Police Clearance.

Shortlisting for this role will commence immediately.  

We respectfully request agencies not to forward unsolicited resumes unless requested.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

Pilbara Minerals 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 Pilbara Minerals or registering for future opportunities, please visit our website  www.pilbaraminerals.com.au