Once in a Lifetime
PLS is a lithium mining 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 operation, 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:
The Concentrate Logistics Officer is a key member of our operations team, primarily responsible for assisting the Concentrate Logistics Superintendent with activities relating to the Concentrate Logistics supply chain. This role involves a variety of tasks including inventory management, transportation, storage of product and sampling.
This is a permanent full-time position that operates on a FIFO 8:6 roster from Perth or DIDO from Port Hedland.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Perform the assigned sampling of stockpiles, including preparation of samples using metallurgical laboratory equipment.
- Quality control and reporting of all routine sampling and other relevant data to ensure accurate data is maintained and reported in a timely manner.
- Perform metallurgical accounting and reconciliation of concentrate.
- Support the Concentrate Logistics Superintendent where necessary, including identifying efficiency improvements throughout the concentrate logistics value chain.
- Physically inspect and ensure the quality of bulk product prior to dispatch.
- Operate forklifts in a safe and controlled manner to load trucks with bulk product.
- Comply with all safety procedures and ensure adherence to company policies and regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
- Developing daily haulage plans and weekly forecast to meet the upcoming shipping schedule.
- Identifying and implementing efficiency improvements throughout the concentrate logistics value chain.
- Tracking, monitoring and reporting on variables and shortfalls to mitigate risk in meeting shipping schedules.
- Ensuring product grade and moisture content is to the client specification and available to meet shipping schedules.
- Contribute to incident investigations and reporting in relation to site logistics.
- Coordinate the activities of the site logistics contractors.
- Occasional after-hours contact in the event of issues related to haulage or ship loading.
ABOUT YOU:
- Current C class driver’s license.
- Forklift licence
- Previous logistics experience
- Attention to detail
- Commitment to safety
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Physical fitness to meet the demands of physical work.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- A team player and willing to work autonomously
- Flexible approach and attitude
- Pass pre-employment medical and DAS testing
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
- 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 a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen and a National Police Clearance.
Short listing for this role will commence immediately.
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
