Ancillary Operator

Pilbara Minerals Limited; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 84,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Employee share scheme

Gym & facilities access

Parental leave

Health allowance

Novated leasing

Community leave

Recognition awards

KidsCo program

EAP & chaplains

Job summary

Pilbara Minerals Limited is seeking an Ancillary Operator to join our Mining Production team at the Pilgangoora operation in Western Australia. You will operate heavy mobile mining equipment (CAT D10/D11 Track Dozers) and work on an 8:6,7:7 FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO in the Pilbara.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and flexibility to operate other machinery as needed, with 12.5-hour shifts including nights. A WA C-class manual driver’s licence is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience operating CAT D10/D11 Track Dozers in hard rock mining.
• Ability to work 12.5-hour shifts including nights.
• Familiar with wheel loaders, graders and trucks a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy surface mining equipment, primarily CAT D10 Track Dozers.
• Conduct pre-start safety checks on mobile mining equipment.
• Maintain pit floors and tip heads in a safe, efficient manner.
• Collaborate with team to achieve production targets.

Skills

Track Dozer operation

Mobile mining equipment

Safety procedures

Shift work

Education

WA C-class manual driver’s licence (HR preferred)

Job description

About PLS

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 organisation 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

• 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

Reporting to the Mining Supervisor, the position of Ancillary Operator is responsible for operating Track Dozers, as well as other mobile mining machinery such as Wheel Loaders, Graders and Trucks.

As a valued member of PLS and our Mining Production team, you'll work safely and collaboratively towards delivering targeted production outcomes and offer guidance and direction to your fellow operators.

This is a permanent full-time role based at our Pilgangoora Operation in the Pilbara region, which operates on an 8:6, 7:7 (days / nights) FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO in the Pilbara region.

Key responsibilities

• Operating heavy surface mining equipment, primarily CAT D10 Track Dozers, in a hard rock mining production environment.
• Effectively and efficiently maintaining pit floors and tip heads.
• Conducting pre-start safety checks on mobile mining equipment.
• Reporting any hazards and contribute to a safe working environment.
• Working in a collaborative manner with a can-do attitude, following industry best practices.
• Actively contributing to a safe work environment for yourself and team members.
• Assisting with other tasks and operating other machinery as required.

About you

• Experience operating large Mobile Mining Equipment, specifically CAT D10/D11 Track Dozers, in a hard rock production mining environment.
• Experience operating Wheel Loaders (CAT 980/988/992/993), Graders (CAT 16/18/24M, and Trucks (CAT 785/789/793).
• Experience with mining production Excavators (or the desire to learn & upskill) highly regarded.
• A flexible approach to work, including operating other mobile machinery.
• A strong focus on safety and best practices within the mining industry.
• The ability to work 12.5-hour shifts, including nights.
• A current WA C-class manual driver's licence: HR preferred.
• You enjoy being part of a collaborative team and you're passionate about achieving goals together.

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.

If you would like to learn more about PLS or register for future opportunities, please visit pls.com.

Advertised: 06 Oct 2026 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 30 Oct 2026 W. Australia Standard Time