Process Operator

Great People, Great Company, Great Future.

We’re a great Australian success story, having rapidly grown to be a major player in the global lithium market. Our Pilgangoora Project is one of the largest, hard-rock lithium operations in the world.

THE OPPORTUNITY: 

As an Experienced Process Operator / Flotation experience preferred but not essential, you’ll support the Shift Supervisor and will be responsible for monitoring the processing plant including the recommissioned Flotation plant and Ball Mill, 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 position, on a 8/6-7/7 roster based at our Pilgangoora Operaton.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Operating the plant and equipment in a safe, productive and efficient manner to maximise the effectiveness of metallurgical production through effective usage of systems and procedures in areas of the processing plant such as;
• Crushing circuit, HPGR (high-pressure grinding), screening, heavy media separation, milling, flotation, filtration, reagents, and tailings treatment,
• Identify and communicate items of the plant that require preventative maintenance or repair,
• Maintaining a high standard of housekeeping within the processing plant.
• Identifying and providing recommendations on process improvements
• Troubleshooting of the circuit, fault finding and sound knowledge of flotation flow charts.
• Working closely with the Metallurgy department to achieve daily targets, including recovery, maximising concentrate grades, parameters set, and assuring daily targets are met.

ABOUT YOU:

As an experienced Process Operator, you will have;

• Previous experience in operating a wet processing plant, in particularly heavy medium separation, grinding, flotation or reagents and filter press would be preferred.
• 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.
• A proactive attitude to learning new processes.

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 and 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.

Shortlisting 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