Drill Operator

Pilbara Minerals Limited; Town Of Port Hedland; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Quarterly incentives

Career growth opportunities

Accommodation and recreational facil­?

Paid parental leave

Paid community leave

Sustainable energy transformation

Job summary

Pilbara Minerals Limited in Western Australia seeks a Drill Operator to support the Drill & Blast teams. Reporting to the Drill Supervisor, you will operate drilling and ancillary equipment safely to meet production targets on our Pilgangoora operation.

This permanent role offers an 8/6 day shift and 7/7 night shift roster, a competitive salary with quarterly incentives, and opportunities for career growth, with a strong safety culture and commitment to community and sustainable energy goals.

Qualifications

• Experience operating drilling and blasting equipment in a large open pit mining operation.
• HR Driver's Licence held and valid.
• Self-motivated, disciplined with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate drilling/ancillary equipment safely to meet production targets.
• Maintain occupational health and safety standards on all tasks.
• Support Drill Supervisor and crew to ensure quality drilling and on-time outcomes.
• Complete Take-5s and report safety incidents and hazards.
• Maintain good relationships with contractors, suppliers, and internal/external clients.

Skills

Drilling & blasting

HR Licence

Open pit mining

Job description

PLS is the leading ASX lithium 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 operations, 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 to the Drill Supervisor the Drill Operator is responsible 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.

Supporting the Drilling Supervisor, the role requires safe and timely achievement of targeted outcomes by:

• Striving to achieve a positive workplace culture that reflects our Values.
• 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.
• Report all observed safety incidents and hazards.
• 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.
• 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:

• HR Driver's Licence.
• 2 years’ operating experience with drilling and blasting equipment in a large open pit mining operation.
• Self-motivated and disciplined.
• Flexibility.
• Sound communication skills.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive Salary
• Quarterly incentive based on team and 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

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.

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.