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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 Experienced Process Operator is responsible for the processing plant, communicating to the team throughout the shift and reporting on plant updates or any issues, as well as operating equipment in a secure, productive and efficient manner to maximise plant performance and achieve quality product to meet customer requirements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Monitor and control areas of the processing plant such as;
Crushing circuit, HPGR (high pressure grinding), screening, heavy media separation, milling and gravity, flotation, filtration, reagents, and tailings treatment,
Identify and communicate items of the plant that require preventative maintenance or repair, and
Identifying and providing recommendations on process improvements
This is a permanent full-time role based at our Pilgangoora operation which operates on a 8:6/7:7 FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO in the Pilbara region.
ABOUT YOU:
Solid experience in operating a wet processing plant in particularly heavy medium separation, grinding, flotation or reagents and filter press
Competent in Control-room operation
Safe Isolations & permitting systems experience
Current WA Driver's licence is essential
Forklift, loader, confined space, working at heights or EWP (Elevated Work Platform)



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You are humble with a positive attitude and a can-do approach to your work
Safety is your number one priority
You enjoy being part of a team and passionate about achieving goals together
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.
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.
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