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 Supervisor the Senior Driller is responsible for assisting the Drill Supervisor to ensure the drilling activities are carried out safely and in accordance with the mine plan.
This is a permanent position, with an 8/6 (dayshift), 7/7 (nightshift) roster based at our Pilgangoora Operation.
Supporting the Drilling Supervisor, the role requires safe and timely achievement of targeted outcomes by:
- Striving to achieve a positive workplace culture that reflects the Pilbara Purpose.
- Operate Drilling/Ancillary equipment within the shift to ensure optimum productivity in a safe and efficient manner.
- Providing effective supervision support, development and communication to the Drilling Team
- Maintaining compliance with the Drilling Schedule.
- Report on and fix hazards when encountering them to ensure a safe working environment.
- Ensure the required quality of documentation and completion is achieved for presentation for transfer to records.
- 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 practices.
- Complete Take-5’s before starting each task or midway through a task if conditions change.
- Ensure all office activities are carried out in compliance with set Standards.
- Monitor performance and quality controls, initiating corrective actions with a particular emphasis on pattern markup/design and drill area preparation.
- Co-ordinates the activities of the drill team and works very closely with the blast team to ensure the safe, timely and effective execution of daily / weekly drilling plans for the achievement of mine production targets. Specific focus areas include day to day plan compliance.
- In the absence of the Drilling Supervisor, be required to perform higher duties and assist the Drill & Blast Superintendent
- Identify, promote and actively participate in the implementation of projects that demonstrates working in an environment of continuous improvement.
- Maintain good working relationships with superiors, peers and all internal as well as external clients, such as contractors, suppliers and service providers.
- Maintain accurate and organized inventories of drilling consumables, including drill bits, rods, and related equipment.
- Monitor stock levels, reorder supplies, and coordinate deliveries to ensure uninterrupted drilling operations.
- Perform inspections on drilling consumables to ensure they meet quality standards.
ABOUT YOU:
- 5 years’ operating experience with drilling and blasting equipment in a large open pit mining operation.
- 1 year’s Senior level experience in a large hard rock drill and blasting operation.
- Competent in using Microsoft Office, in particular Excel and Word.
- HR License.
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
