Trainer & Assessor Processing

PLS is delivering on its vision to be a leading global producer of lithium, a mineral critical to enabling the world’s transition to a more sustainably powered future.

As the owner and operator of the Pilgangoora Operation, the world’s largest independent hard-rock lithium mine, we are expanding fast, investing boldly, and building a global portfolio that positions us at the forefront of the energy transition.

Most recently, we acquired Latin Resources, adding the Colina Project in Brazil to our portfolio — strengthening our international footprint and creating new pathways for growth.

With more than 900 people employed globally, we’re building a future-focused business where talented people can create real impact. At PLS, our Values aren’t just words on a wall, they drive how we work, how we lead, and how we grow: Safety First. Great People. We Deliver. One Team. Shaping Tomorrow.

If you want to be part of an organisation that is ambitious, innovative and shaping the next era of battery minerals, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to join us.

What PLS offers

• 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

The opportunity

Reporting to the Training Supervisor Processing, the purpose of this roleis responsible for delivering best-in-class training, assessment, and Verification of Competency (VOC) programs to the Processing team, Fixed Plant Maintenance, and other site departments as required. This role ensures a consistent, high-standard training system across the site, develops safe work practices and supports supervisors in building operator and maintainer capability. The position plays a critical role in driving safety, production efficiency, and continuous improvement while championing the Pilbara Purpose.

This is a permanent full-time role based at our Pilgangoora Operation in the Pilbara region, which operates on an 8:6 FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO in the Pilbara region.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and review training matrices for Processing, Fixed Plant Maintenance, and other departments, identifying internal and external training needs.
• Provide monthly training/VOC reports and recommendations to supervisors.
• Develop, maintain, and update all site-specific training documentation, assessments, and Safe Work Practices (SWPs) using SME input and Job Hazard Analyses (JHA).
• Coach and support Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to deliver practical field training.
• Monitor individual progress, provide constructive feedback, and make recommendations for competency completion.
• Deliver Permit to Work and isolation training; act as an authorised isolator to support planned and unplanned shutdowns and minimise production delays.
• Design isolation plans and prepare compliant work permits specific to the scope of work.
• Assist with incident investigations, providing technical expertise and actionable recommendations.
• Identify minor plant variations; escalate major issues to the Shift Supervisor.
• Provide timely feedback to Metallurgists, Supervision, and Maintenance on plant performance and improvement opportunities.
• Support Fixed Plant Maintenance and other departments with targeted training, VOCs, and isolation coordination as required.

About you

• Minimum WA Manual HR class driver’s licence.
• Confined Space
• Working at Heights
• TAE40122 Certificate IV Training and Assessment
• Significant experience in operating fixed plant or equipment in the mining industry
• Previous training experience
• Ability to read and understand P&ID and engineering drawings to create isolation plans
• Physical fitness to meet role demands, including emergency response
• Mechanical aptitude and strong computer literacy
• Proven teamwork, initiative, and proactive safety focus

Supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce

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 and in the workplace to support all applicants and employees. 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.

Our recruitment process

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.

Acknowledgement of Country

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.