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Reporting to the Mining Manager, the Mining Production Superintendent - Haulage position is responsible for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective movement of material across Pilgangoora's open pit operations, leading a large team of supervisors and operators across multiple FIFO crews to deliver against scheduled production targets. This role sits within the Mining Manager's leadership team and plays a critical part in the operational ramp-up of one of Australia's most significant hard rock lithium operations, requiring close collaboration across drill and blast, loading, mine control, and mobile maintenance functions. The Haulage Superintendent is both a technically capable mining professional and a people leader who sets the standard for safety culture, operational discipline, and team performance across the haulage function. This is a permanent full-time role based at our Pilgangoora Operation in the Pilbara region, which operates on an 8:6, 4:3 FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO in the Pilbara region.
Job Responsibility:
Lead, coach, and develop a team of haulage supervisors and operators across multiple crews, building individual capability and maintaining consistent crew performance standards
Plan, coordinate and oversee daily haulage operations to meet production targets, ensuring truck utilisation, payload performance, and cycle times are optimised across all active mining areas
Manage fleet deployment in alignment with the short/medium-term mine plan, coordinating with Mine Control and Loading to maximise dig face availability and minimise queue and wait times — and monitor that material movement and stockpiling of ore and waste is being carried out in accordance with mining schedules
Monitor operational KPIs in real time using FMS/MineStar data, identifying performance trends and implementing corrective actions to close gaps against schedule — including contribution to daily, weekly, and month-end production reporting
Regularly inspect haul roads, waste dumps, ROM stockpiles, and in-pit infrastructure to ensure workplaces are safe, ground conditions are acceptable, and any defects are escalated and rectified promptly
Regularly rotated through quarry manager responsibilities and be capable of filling SSE requirements when required
Model visible safety leadership in the field, conducting regular interactions with operators and supervisors to reinforce safe behaviours and address at-risk practices in the moment
Monitor and manage haulage-related operating costs including tyre consumption, fuel usage, and labour — identifying variances against budget, implementing corrective measures
Provide clear, timely reporting to the Mining Manager on haulage performance, emerging risks, and operational priorities, escalating issues with recommended solutions — including input into daily, weekly, and month-end reporting cycles
Requirements:
10 years' mining industry experience, with 2-5 years' experience in a similar role
Knowledge of statutory safety requirements relevant to the processes
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment
Strong commitment to safety and the environment
Strong leadership skills including Excellent communication and facilitation skills
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office software with basic spreadsheets and word processing skills
WA Unrestricted Quarry Managers certification
Frontline management and leadership certification
Current WA C class driver's licence and First Aid
What we offer:
Annual 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