Pilbara Minerals is the leading ASX top 50 listed pure-play lithium company, owning 100% of the world’s largest, independent hard-rock lithium operation. Located in Western Australia’s resource-rich Pilbara region, the Pilgangoora Project and Operation produces a spodumene and tantalite concentrate. The significant scale and quality of the operation has attracted a consortium of high quality, global partners.

Through execution of Pilbara Minerals growth and diversification strategy, it is positioned to become a major player in the rapidly growing lithium supply chain, underpinned by increasing demand for clean energy technologies such as electric vehicles and energy storage as the world pursues a sustainable energy future.

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 safe, productive and efficient manner to maximise plant performance and achieve quality product to meet customer requirements. 

This is a permanent full-time position which operates on a FIFO 8/6, 7/7 Day/Night roster roster from Perth or DIDO from Port Hedland.  

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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

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) tickets are all highly regarded
• 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

• Competitive Salary
• New monthly cash bonus based on lithium pricing, PLUS
• Annual incentive based on company performance, paid in cash or cash/share combination
• Career growth opportunities
• Great accommodation and recreational facilities
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Community Leave
• Take a front row seat in the sustainable energy transformation!

WHAT WE STAND FOR

• Great people
• Think, do, achieve
• Safety matters
• Quality products
• Valuing our partners
• Making a difference in the world

PROMOTING DIVERSITY

Pilbara Minerals 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

Pilbara Minerals 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 Pilbara Minerals or registering for future opportunities, please visit our website  www.pilbaraminerals.com.au