AddressTHE OPPORTUNITY
We are currently looking for a motivated Mining ProductionLeading Handto join our Mining Production department.
Reporting to the Mining Production Supervisor, the Mining ProductionLeading Hand is a key role, responsible for facilitating the safe and efficient daily mining activities as well as the successful of execution of Mining Production and development projects.
This is a permanent position on an 8/6 7/7 roster (days/nights) based at our Pilgangoora Operation in the Pilbara WA.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Mining
- Ensuring the mining face is set up for safe mining and compliance to PLS procedures.
- Ensuring the direction of mining is in line with the correct extraction of clean ore that minimises ore loss and dilution.
- Work with the survey and geology teams to coordinate the timing of mark ups and drop in/lift guidance to not impact production.
- Ensuring floors at dig units/loading bays are on correct grade.
- Ensure TBMs are always present.
- Ensuring the dump locations are set up, safe and compliant.
- Liaising with production co-ordinators and engineers to understand the dump progression requirements.
- Works in the field to reduce hang time, reduce queue time to keep trucks moving by directing people and equipment movements where required.
Development
- Set up and maintain traffic management in all work areas to be complaint to PLS procedures and aligns with industry standards.
- Monitor and maintain road signage and delineation, ensuring cleanliness, compliance, and proper storage.
- Ensuring drill pattern compliance for windrow heights for separation to HME and pit edges.
- Ensuring drill pattern floors are suitable for drilling and blast personnel on foot.
- Ensuring drill and blast access ways are positioned to minimise vehicle interaction.
- Liaising with Geo Techs to ensure final walls are scaled to a high standard with no rework.
- Managing the rock breaker movements between the ROM and in pit.
- Facilitate and execute projects such as new haul road construction, go lines, fuel bays, land clearing, walking the LUC with operators, topsoil relocation.
- Other duties as outlined in the full Position Description.
ABOUT YOU
As an experienced Mining ProductionLeading Hand, you will ideally have:
- Proven experience in a relevant leadership role in open-cut mining operations and development projects.
- Strong knowledge of mining equipment, processes, safety regulations, and compliance standards.
- Familiarity with WA DMIRS guidelines, industry best practices and WHS risks section 26.
- Effective communication, leadership, and project management skills.
- A proven track-record of achieving production targets in mining operations, as well as reducing cycle times and improving efficiency metrics.
- Current WA Driver’s Licence: HR preferred.
Above all, we’re seeking people who are passionate about being part of a world class lithium operation and contributing to a sustainable energy future!
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive Salary
- 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.
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
