Pilbara Minerals 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 & Blast Superintendent the Drill Supervisor is responsible for providing ongoing leadership to drilling operations on site with the outcome of achieving weekly budget targets and ensuring progressive and sustainable improvements within the Department that are consistent with Mine Business Goals.
This is a permanent position, with an 8/6 (dayshift), 7/7 (nightshift) roster based at our Pilgangoora Operation.
Supporting the Drill & Blast Superintendent the role requires safe and timely achievement of targeted outcomes by:
- Provide leadership, through coaching, mentoring, and support for the professional development of the Drilling Team and the achievement of a positive workplace culture that reflects Pilbara Purpose.
- Coordinate Drilling teams to ensure safe and effective drill operations, planning and communication to the teams and to various Contractors within the open pit environment.
- Ensure compliance with statutory and standard operating procedures this includes Daily pit inspections.
- Work closely with blasting supervisor to plan, act & deliver on daily, weekly & monthly mining schedules.
- Ensure that the Team’s Safety, Environmental, Community and Production targets are achieved.
- Coordinate contractors and ensure quality, training, safety compliance and that contract conditions are maintained, to deliver to budget requirements, and corporate compliance.
- Provide input and feedback in relation to drill pattern design and continuous improvement of the drilling process to maximise productivity and efficiency.
- Coordinate the maintenance and repair of all equipment utilised by the drilling team to ensure equipment is available when required.
- Ensure work area preparation is of the standard to deliver quality holes to blast crew in a timely fashion.
- Coordinate the utilisation of equipment to maximise efficiency whilst minimising costs.
- Ensuring delivery of the weekly and monthly plans is better than Budgeted costs by implementing stretch targets.
- Ensure the shift change process is effective, conducted in minimal time and the hot seat procedure in conformance to agreed procedure.
- Identify & address risks impacting the business plan.
- Ensuring quality control processes are in place and used across the business unit.
- Participate when required in the recruitment and selection of personnel under your authority.
- Identify, promote and actively participate in the implementation of projects that demonstrates working in an environment of continuous improvement.
ABOUT YOU:
- Three to five years open pit mining or quarry experience.
- Minimum of two years supervisory experience.
- Competent in using Microsoft Office, in particular Excel and Word.
- Dangerous Goods Security Card (or application).
- Manual C Class licence.
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
- 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
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.
Short listing 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
