Drill & Blast Trainer

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 Training Supervisor the Drill & Blast Trainer is responsible for contributing to the continuous improvement of skills and safety practices within the drilling and blasting teams.

This is a permanent full-time position that operates on a FIFO 8/6 roster from Perth or DIDO from Port Hedland.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conducting Verification of Competencies for specific equipment and/or High-Risk Work Licenses (HRWL) to ensure new team members are competent and authorised to work.
• Ensuring that the assessment activity complies with the principles of assessment (validity, fairness, reliability, flexibility, authenticity, currency)
• Deliver all training programs within their competency so that production quality, training, safety, health and environment requirements are satisfied.
• Coordinating and executing training and assessment in accordance with Pilbara Minerals training standards and site-specific training plans
• Identifying any out of date, inaccurate or unsuitable content in site training material and bring to the attention of the Training Supervisor
• Support D&B operations as required.
• Delivering face-to-face structured training in both one-on-one situations as well as small group training in classroom and workplace environments
• Ability to communicate confidently and effectively with people at all levels.
• Develop & review specific Drill & Blast procedures to ensure safe and productive operations.
• Design comprehensive training programs for drillers and blasting crews, encompassing equipment operation, safety protocols, and best practices.
• Collect feedback from drillers and blasting crews to identify areas for improvement in training programs.
• Stay updated on industry advancements and integrate new technologies and techniques into training initiatives.
• Assess the performance of trainees through practical evaluations and knowledge assessments.
• Provide constructive feedback and develop remedial training plans as needed.

ABOUT YOU:

• Minimum WA Manual C class driver's licence
• Certificate III or IV in Training and Assessment
• Shotfirers Licence.
• Have maintained currency with the plant/equipment and work activities in which you train/assess.
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills with a proven ability to build relationships and facilitate presentations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively coach to improve performance and upskill.
• Previous experience as a Shotfirer
• Specific experience operating drilling and blasting equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrating commitment to Pilbara Minerals safety culture and values
• 5 year's minimum open pit mining or quarry experience.
• Demonstrate experience and passion for delivering your technical expertise to others in an engaging and professional way.

WHAT WE OFFER

Great people and culture are at the heart of our great Australian Company. We offer a supportive and collegiate working environment, that is dynamic and purpose-driven. Our people want to be part of something bigger, they think differently and for themselves. Our growth provides an opportunity to secure a future in an industry that has momentum and ambition, as well as:

• Excellent remuneration package and eligible to participate in the Company's short-term incentive plan.
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Community Leave
• Career progression
• Great accommodation and recreational facilities
• 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, and 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