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Reporting to the Production Superintendent, the role provides frontline leadership to an integrated team of operators, maintainers, and technicians, ensuring all activities are conducted in accordance with PLS standards, statutory requirements, and the plant operating philosophy. This is a 12-month maximum term role which operates on a 8:6/7:7 FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO in the Pilbara region.
Job Responsibility:
Run and supervise MSDP shift operations (control room, pyro and hydro areas)
Maintain safe, stable production within design limits and approved procedures
Monitor throughput/recovery/yield/purity and correct process deviations
Lead start-ups, shutdowns, isolations and changeovers
Coordinate shift maintenance (PPM and breakdowns) and manage Pronto work orders/close-out
Enforce PTW, isolations/LOTO and high-hazard chemical processing requirements
Complete shift handover and reporting (production, downtime, incidents) and escalate risks/issues
Requirements:
Section 26 Statutory Supervisor (or able to obtain) with a strong safety-first mindset
Proven shift supervisory experience in a high-hazard processing environment (hydro/pyro/chemical)
Strong process monitoring and troubleshooting capability, with a focus on stable plant operation
Solid understanding of PTW, isolations/LOTO, risk assessments and incident investigation
Comfortable coordinating shift maintenance activities and prioritising breakdown response
Competent in CMMS (Pronto preferred) and confident completing accurate shift reporting
A proactive people leader who can coach, develop and hold teams to high standards
What we offer:
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