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:
Reporting into the Training Supervisor Mining, the Trainer & Assessor Ancillary will be responsible for providing mobile plant training services for the Mining Production department, ensuring staff have the necessary knowledge and skills to deliver maximum performance.
This is a permanent full-time position which operates on a FIFO 8:6 roster from Perth.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Develop mobile plant operator’s skills to improve their current skill level and hone proficiency, including use of a simulator or in physical training environments.
- Conduct all mobile plant operator training in accordance with the site training plan, legislative requirements, AM Standards, and training needs analysis as directed by the Production Mining Superintendent and the Training Department.
- Adapt training styles to changing operational situations while maintaining consistent work methods across the site.
- Identify training needs as it relates to mining and other applicable work areas on-site.
- Conduct, monitor and coordinate training assessments as required.
- Keep accurate records of training activities in prescribed manner.
- Assist the trainee in the knowledge of all Operating Procedures for the item of mobile plant that they are training on.
- Control training activities as directed by the Mining Production Superintendent.
- Perform competency assessments for operators as required.
- Implement remedial action as required.
- Take responsibility for the trainee and actions while training.
ABOUT YOU:
- Minimum WA Manual C class driver’s licence.
- Exposure to Priority Rules and MineStar (Preferred)
- TAE Cert IV Trainer and assessor (Preferred)
- 3+ years mining industry experience open pit mining as either a crew trainer or trainer & assessor
- 3+ years relevant Mobile Plant Operator experience on Mining equipment; relevant to the role title
- Knowledge of statutory safety requirements relevant to workplace health and safety in WA
- Mobile Plant operating skills with: Production Excavators, Dozers, Wheel Loaders, Graders, Dump Trucks and Water Carts etc
- Well-developed written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment
- Strong commitment to safety and the environment
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
