About Us

The world is going electric, and PLS is at the forefront of the charge.

Our team-oriented, inclusive culture is a cornerstone of PLS. Humble, down-to-earth and genuinely invested in each other, we are one team united by a common purpose and driven to do great work together.

Being such a fast-moving company in clean energy transition means there is no shortage of challenge or opportunity. Whether it is taking on new projects, developing new skills or stepping into bigger roles, PLS is a place where careers move and where your potential has room to grow.

We're not a big corporate, and we don't want to be. At PLS you own your work, you're backed by people who care about doing a good job, and there's room to innovate and make things happen.

Positioned to be a major force for change, this is a great time to join us as we play a critical role in addressing the global energy crisis. If you want to be part of an organization that is all about great people shaping the next era of battery minerals, we would love to hear from you.

The future is lithium, make it yours.

What PLS Offers

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




- Access to our Employee Assistance Program and Company Chaplains

The opportunity

Responsible for short term mine schedule, mine designs, production plans and production reporting in support of the Company's open pit mine and production activity including

- Open pit mine designs including waste dumps, haul roads and ROM stockpiles.
- Generation of the 36Hr mine plan, 2 weekly mine schedules,
- Produce daily, weekly and monthly mine production reports.
- Review and manage weekly conformance to plan.
- Chair daily meetings
- Assist in cost benefit analysis on continuous improvement projects.
- Liaising with Production Scheduler, Mining Supervisor, D&B; Engineer, Mine Surveyor, Mine Geologists and Pit Technicians.

Key responsibilities

- Mining Production
- Develop the daily, and 2 weekly mine plan and schedules.
- Generate daily reports.
- Generate work instructions for daily / weekly development projects.
- Liaise with Geology on dig directions.
- Facilitate daily production meetings and weekly planning meetings.

- Mine Planning and Supporting Operations

- Liaising with the Mining Production team, Mine Geologists, Mine Surveyor and Pit Technicians.
- Enter production data into the mine production database and validate the data.
- Follow the mine planning procedures and system for the mining operation.




- Collaboration with Drill and Blast on blastmaster development and reviews.
- Generate daily, weekly and month end reports.
- Report the drilled, blasted stocks and mine production and ore delivery daily in a timely manner.
- Ensure any mine designs and mining schedules are peer reviewed by the Senior Mining Engineer.
- Undertake Mining software training and grade control management as required to maintain competency.
- Conduct all Mining Engineering activity within the mining lease areas safely and to achieve regulatory compliance.
- Exhibit a proactive safety culture to prevent harm to personnel and company assets, undertake safe mining work practices and undergo mandatory safety training as required.
- Assist with managing expenses within approved guidelines and limits and within budget.
- Recommend and assist with best investment recommendations regarding open pit mining methods, mine scheduling, mine planning and mine design activity.

- Environment

- Contribute to the mine planning and environmental impact to sustain life of mine and the responsible management of the mine resource.
- Comply with all environmental regulations.
- Contribute to activities that ensure compliance with environmental management to extend life of mine.
- Complete regulatory on-site courses

About you

- Degree in Mining Engineer / Open Pit Mining Certification or similar experience in a related position.
- WA C class driver's license.
- 2-3 yrs. experience in a similar role in a Mining Engineering team.
- Proficient in using mine planning and design software,

📌 Mine Production Engineer (Shire of East Pilbara)
🏢 PLS
📍 Shire of East Pilbara