Process Operator at PLS

Position Process Operator
Posted 28 May 2026
Expired 27 Jun 2026
Company PLS
Location Australia | AU
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

Latest job information from PLS for the position of Process Operator. If the Process Operator vacancy in Australia matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

Please note that applying for a job may not always be easy, as new candidates must meet certain qualifications and requirements set by the company. We hope the career opportunity at PLS for the position of Process Operator below matches your qualifications.

About PLS

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 organization 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.


What PLS Offers

  • 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 Shift Supervisor, the Experienced Process Operator is responsible for the processing plant, communicating to the team throughout the shift and reporting on plant updates or any issues, as well as operating equipment in a safe, productive and efficient manner to maximise plant performance and achieve quality product to meet customer requirements.


This is a permanent full-time role based at our Pilgangoora operation which operates on a 8:6/7:7 FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO in the Pilbara region.


Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor and control areas of the processing plant such as crushing circuit, HPGR (high pressure grinding), screening, heavy media separation, milling and gravity, flotation, filtration, reagents, and tailings treatment

  • Identify and communicate items of the plant that require preventative maintenance or repair, and provide recommendations on process improvements


Qualifications

  • Solid experience in operating a wet processing plant in particularly heavy medium separation, grinding, flotation or reagents and filter press

  • Competent in Control-room operation

  • Safe Isolation's & permitting systems experience

  • Current WA Driver’s licence is essential

  • Forklift, loader, confined space, working at heights or EWP (Elevated Work Platform) tickets are all highly regarded

  • You are humble with a positive attitude and a can-do approach to your work

  • Safety is your number one priority

  • You enjoy being part of a team and passionate about achieving goals together


Equal Opportunity & Inclusion Statement

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.

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Job Info:

  • Company: PLS
  • Position: Process Operator
  • Work Location: Australia
  • Country: AU

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