PLS

Trainer & Assessor

PLS  •  Onsite  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

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 organsiation 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

  • Access to newly refurbished facilities at Pilgangoora, including gym, tennis, pickleball and volleyball courts, sports oval and scenic walking tracks
  • Health and wellbeing allowance
  • 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 Process Manager, this role will ensure all MSDP personnel are trained, deemed competent, authorised, and permitted to perform work in accordance with legislative, organisational, and site-specific HSE requirements.

Working closely with the Production Supervisor, the Trainer / Permit Officer develops and reviews training materials, maintains training records and competency matrix compliance, and conducts Verification of Competency (VOC) assessments for processing, mechanical, and electrical teams. Training is delivered via PLS' Moodle Platform with records managed in INX Intuition.

This is a 12-month maximum term role which operates on an 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO in the Pilbara region.

Key responsibilities

  • Conduct Training Needs Analyses for new and existing personnel, identifying competency gaps and recommending training requirements aligned to operational and safety-critical activities.
  • Design, develop and review site-specific training materials, assessments, Safe Work Instructions and operational documentation in consultation with subject matter experts.
  • Deliver training and Verification of Competency assessments for processing, mechanical and electrical teams, supporting consistent competency-based learning across the operation.
  • Maintain accurate and auditable training records, competency matrices and authorisation data, ensuring compliance information is current and readily available.
  • Partner with supervisors and the Learning and Development team to plan, schedule and track training delivery, proactively addressing overdue competencies and emerging skill gaps.
  • Coach subject matter experts and team members in practical field training, reinforcing safe work practices, procedural discipline and ongoing workforce capability development.

About you

  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, supported by relevant operational, technical or trade experience in a mining, processing or heavy industry environment.
  • Demonstrated experience delivering competency-based training and Verification of Competency assessments for operational or maintenance teams.
  • Strong understanding of safety-critical work activities, risk management practices and HSE requirements within high-risk operational environments.
  • Ability to develop, review and improve training materials, assessments, Safe Work Instructions and operational procedures in consultation with subject matter experts.
  • Confident using training, competency and records management systems, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to accurate, auditable documentation.
  • A collaborative communicator who can coach others, build positive working relationships and support a safe, capable and continuously improving workforce.

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.

PLS

About PLS

PLS (formerly Pilbara Minerals) is an ASX listed leading global producer of lithium materials, with a diversified portfolio of assets and strategic partnerships in the rapidly growing battery materials sector.

We 100% own the world’s largest, independent hard rock lithium operation, the Pilgangoora Operation in Australia, as well as the Colina Lithium Project in Brazil.

Our business is fuelled by the increasing demand for clean energy technologies, such as electric vehicles and energy storage, as the world pursues its net zero ambition.

As a future facing company, we continue to look ahead and forge new opportunities in the battery material market. All in the pursuit of being a leader in the provision of materials to support the global energy transition.

Industry
Oil, Gas & Mining
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
West Perth, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
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