What PLS Offers

- 18 weeks parental leave for primary carers and 4 weeks for secondary carers
- Health and wellbeing allowance
- Quarterly short-term incentive bonus that recognises individual and business performance
- PLS employee share scheme
- Novated leasing through salary sacrifice
- Newly refurbished facilities at Pilgangoora including gym, tennis, pickleball and volleyball courts, sports oval, and scenic walking tracks
- Paid community leave
- Monthly employee recognition awards
- Access to PLS’ KidsCo School Holiday Program

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Drill Supervisorthe Drill Operator, you are responsible for the operation of Drilling & Ancillary equipment as directed in a safe, effective and efficient manner to meet operational requirements of the Drill & Blast Teams. This is a permanent position with an 8/6 (day shift), 7/7 (night shift) roster based at our Pilgangoora Operation.

Key Responsibilities

- Operate Drilling/Ancillary equipment within the shift to ensure optimum productivity in a safe and efficient manner.
- Contribute to and participate in a flexible and motivated production crew, committed to the achievement of quality production goals.
- Maintain occupational health and safety standards relevant to operations.
- Ensure occupational health and safety issues are considered in all aspects of duties performed.
- Maintain high standards of performance and adopt a proactive approach to occupational health and safety issues.
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and company policies and procedures.




- Report all observed safety incidents and hazards.
- Complete Take‑5’s before starting each task or midway through a task if conditions change.
- Perform all tasks in a professional and diligent manner and always treat others with dignity, respect and fairness.
- Maintain good working relationships with superiors, peers and all internal as well as external clients, such as contractors, suppliers and service providers.
- Assist Blast crew when required with on bench activities, Blast hole QA/QC, Blast guard duties.
- Check drilling activities are completed correctly and identify issues of poor-quality drilling early to ensure re‑drills are completed.
- Strive to achieve a positive workplace culture that reflects our Values.
- Ensure accurate hole alignment and spacing to meet blasting requirements.
- Monitor drilling progress and adjust techniques as necessary to optimise efficiency.
- Operate water cart equipment to provide water supply for drill rigs, ensuring dust suppression.

About You

- 2 years’ operating experience with drilling and blasting equipment in a large open pit mining operation.
- Self‑motivated and disciplined.
- Flexibility.
- Sound communication skills.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

PLS is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We are an Equal Prospect Employer and provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. We encourage female candidates and First Nations people to apply.

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