Project Metallurgist

company, great future We’re a great Australian success story, having rapidly grown to be a major player in the global lithium market.

Once in a Lifetime

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

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Group Advisor Metallurgy, this role will develop and coordinate metallurgical testing programs, analyse and report on their outcomes to support the development opportunities being explored by the Projects & Studies team. This role provides an opportunity to gain insight into complex lithium extraction strategies and be at the cutting edge of technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop metallurgical testing programs to support upcoming projects and to investigate new processing methodologies and technologies.
• Co-ordinate and supervise metallurgical testing programs
• Analyse and report on results from metallurgical testing
• Monthly reporting on the status of metallurgical testing
• Co-ordinating the collection and transportation of samples from site for testing at various laboratories
• Engage with vendors when testing specific equipment
  
  

This is a permanent full-time role based at our beautiful West Perth office, near the City West train station with the requirement to visit our Pilgangoora Operation in the Pilbara region.

About You

• Tertiary qualified in Extractive Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering
• At least 3 years experience in extractive metallurgy
• Previous experience in metallurgical testwork programs
• Knowledge of statutory safety requirements relevant to mining process
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• An ability to collaborate and drive tasks and projects through to completion
• WA C Class Drivers Licence
  
  

What We Offer

• Excellent remuneration package
• Annual short-term incentive with shares option
• Novated leasing through salary sacrifice
• Health & Wellbeing Allowance
• Access to the Company’s KidsCo holiday program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Community Leave
• Flexible working hours and option to work from home
  
  

What We Stand For

• Safety First
• Great People
• We Deliver
• One Team
• Shaping Tomorrow
  
  

PROMOTING DIVERSITY

PLS 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 First Nations peoples apply.

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

As part of our recruitment process, we require proof of eligibility to work in Australia, reference checks, a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen and a National Police Clearance.

We respectfully request agencies not to forward unsolicited resumes unless requested.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

PLS 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 PLS or registering for future opportunities, please visit our website