Drill Water Cart Operator

PLS Group; Marble Bar; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing allowance

Quarterly incentive bonus

Employee share scheme

Novated leasing

Job summary

PLS is seeking a Drill Water Cart Operator to safely operate water carts for dust suppression around drilling rigs at the Pilgangoora operation. The role offers day and night shifts on an 8/6 or 7/7 roster and requires drilling/blasting equipment experience in a large open pit mine.

Candidates should be self-motivated, disciplined, flexible, and have strong communication skills. HR Licence is mandatory, and Wakefield operations emphasize safety and teamwork across the site.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate water carts to support dust suppression around drilling rigs and designated mine areas.
• Maintain water carts and perform routine checks for safe operation.
• Coordinate with drilling rig operators and blast crew to ensure efficient operations.
• Adhere to safety policies, take-5 checks, and report hazards or incidents.

Skills

Drilling equipment experience

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

Education

HR Licence

Job description

PLS is delivering on its vision to be a leading global producer of lithium, a mineral critical to enabling the world’s transition to a more sustainably powered future.

As the owner and operator of the Pilgangoora Operation, the world’s largest independent hard-rock lithium mine, we are expanding fast, investing boldly, and building a global portfolio that positions us at the forefront of the energy transition.

Most recently, we acquired Latin Resources, adding the Colina Project in Brazil to our portfolio — strengthening our international footprint and creating new pathways for growth.

With more than 900 people employed globally, we’re building a future-focused business where talented people can create real impact. At PLS, our Values aren’t just words on a wall, they drive how we work, how we lead, and how we grow: Safety First. Great People. We Deliver. One Team. Shaping Tomorrow.

If you want to be part of an organisation that is ambitious, innovative and shaping the next era of battery minerals, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to join us.

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 Supervisor the Drill Water Cart Operator is responsible operating 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

• Striving to achieve a positive workplace culture that reflects the Pilbara Purpose.
• Operate 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.
• Drive and operate water carts equipped with water tanks and spraying systems to provide water for dust suppression around drilling rigs and other designated areas of the mine site.
• Conduct routine maintenance checks on water carts to ensure they are in good working condition. Report any faults, defects, or maintenance requirements promptly.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with drilling rig operators, supervisors, and other team members to coordinate water cart operations efficiently and address any issues or concerns as they arise.
• Undergo training to provide support for drilling operations.
• Assist Blast crew when required with on bench activities, Blast hole QA/QC, Blast guard duties.

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.
• HR Licence.

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 Opportunity Employer and provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all.

We encourage female candidates and First Nations peoples to apply.

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

As part of our recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.

We respectfully request agencies not to forward unsolicited resumes unless requested.

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, and 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 PLS or registering for future opportunities, please visit our website www.pls.com.