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 organsation 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.
- Annual or 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
Reporting to the Health & Safety Superintendent, this role will provides professional health and safety leadership and technical support to site operations, enabling effective risk management and consistent application of safety systems. The role works closely with leaders and the workforce to verify critical controls, investigate incidents, build capability, and drive continuous improvement to achieve health and safety objectives and legislative compliance.
This is a permanent full-time role which operates on a 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO in the Pilbara region.
- Provide specialist health and safety advice and support to the Operations Manager, Department Managers, and other staff to assist with risk management and decision-making activities.
- Proactively utilise the Health and Safety Management Systems
- Apply Health and Safety practises and initiatives on site that lead to achieving Health and Safety objectives and targets
- Support the business to effectively and consistently apply and review risk management processes
- Complete activities as defined in the Plan on a Page (POAP)
- Undertake or assist in accident and incident investigations and ensuring investigations are completed to a quality where causes are identified and corrective actions are in place to prevent a recurrence.
- Analyse and review health and safety incidents to ensure appropriate actions are assigned to prevent reoccurrence.
- Facilitate and drive Safety and Health representative committee (HSRs) meetings;
- Provide advice regarding health and safety obligations and communicated changes.
- Lead, guide, support and mentor frontline leaders in developing health and safety knowledge.
- Responsible for completing the following with frontline leaders:
- Planned Inspections, Safety Interactions and planned task observations in the field
- Corrective action verifications.
- Critical Control Verifications in the field
- Responsible for the coaching of applications in the field of safety tools such as task observations, Take 5, JSAs, inspections, and verifications.
- Prepare data and report on safety performance for daily and weekly meeting and reports
- Present relevant safety training packages for use across the site.
- Implement the Audit and Compliance Program that supports the site in health and safety best practice and legislative requirements.
- Support the business to effectively and consistently apply and review risk management processes
- Any other duties as directed by Health & Safety Superintendent
- Certificate IV Training and Assessment
- Advanced PC skills and computer literacy i.e. Microsoft applications mainly excel/word
- Experience in Incident Investigation (ICAM certification - Essential Factors preferred)
- Strong clinical decision making and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment
- Strong commitment to safety and the environment
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.
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.
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.
If you would like to learn more about PLS or register for future opportunities, please visit www.pls.com.
