Lead Autonomous Haulage System Training

PLS Logistics Service; Marble Bar; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health allowance

Community leave

Recognition awards

KidsCo program

EAP program

Chaplain services

Facilities access

Job summary

PLS is seeking a Learning & Development lead to plan, coordinate and deliver training for the Autonomous Haulage System adoption in our mining operations.

You will ensure competency across operators, supervisors and maintenance teams, coordinating vendors and SMEs, driving change, safety and readiness in a fast-paced project environment within the Pilbara region.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large training projects in operational or tech contexts.
• Experience supporting autonomous mining tech implementations is highly desirable.
• Strong change-management and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the AHS training and competency strategy.
• Plan and coordinate training schedules, resources, facilities and materials.
• Identify training needs and competency requirements across impacted roles.
• Lead training delivery for operators, supervisors, maintenance teams and trainers.
• Coordinate vendor and SME involvement in training activities.
• Monitor attendance, progress and compliance documentation.
• Provide updates on readiness, risks and progress.
• Develop assessment processes to ensure competency before operating.
• Promote safe work practices and risk controls in autonomous zones.

Skills

Training project management

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Safety leadership

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Project Management qualifications

Tools

INX LMS

Job description

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

Our collaborative, 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 orgsation 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

• Access to newly refurbished facilities at Pilgangoora, including gym, tennis, pickleball and volleyball courts, sports oval and scenic walking tracks
• Health and wellbeing allowance
• 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

Reporting to the Learning & Development Manager, this role will play a pivotal role in planning, coordinating and delivering the training program to support the implementation of the Autonomous Haulage System (AHS).

This role will also ensure all personnel impacted by the introduction of the AHS are appropriately trained, assessed and prepared to operate safely and effectively within the autonomous mining environment.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the AHS training and competency strategy to support operational readiness.
• Plan and coordinate training schedules, resources, facilities, equipment and learning materials.
• Identify training needs and competency requirements across all impacted roles.
• Lead training delivery for operators, supervisors, maintenance teams, trainers and support functions.
• Coordinate vendor, subject matter expert and stakeholder involvement in training activities.
• Monitor attendance, progress, competency achievement and training compliance documentation.
• Provide regular updates on training readiness, risks, issues and progress.
• Support change management activities to drive workforce adoption of AHS technology.
• Develop assessment processes and ensure personnel meet required competency standards before operating.
• Promote safe work practices and ensure training supports autonomous operating zones, exclusion areas, emergency response and critical risk controls.

About you

• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale operational or technology-related training projects.
• Experience supporting Autonomous Haulage Systems or autonomous mining technology implementation within the mining, resources, heavy industry, or operational environments is highly desirable
• Experience in INX LMS highly regarded
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and Project Management qualifications highly regarded
• Experience in change management along with strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced project environment.
• A strong commitment to safety and operational excellence

Supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce

PLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a workplace that values, respects and supports diversity and inclusion. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our business and help us deliver better outcomes for our people, our communities and the future we’re building. We foster an environment where everyone feels safe, included and able to contribute their best. Our recruitment processes are designed to be fair, equitable and accessible for all.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, all ages, and people of all genders and sexual orientations (LGBTQIA+).

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all applicants. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application process or inform our Careers team if you are contacted for an interview.

Our recruitment process

As part of our recruitment process, a number of checks will be conducted, including police / criminal background checks, medical assessments, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence, right to work checks and reference checks.

We respectfully request agencies not to submit unsolicited resumes.

Acknowledgement of Country

PLS respectfully acknowledges the Nyamal and Kariyarra People of the Pilbara, the Whadjuk Noongar People of the Perth region and all the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who are the Traditional Owners and First Nations peoples of these lands.

We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their continuing connection and care for the land, water and Country.