Superintendent Production Midstream Job at PLS (Pilbara)

Job Description

Reporting to the responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable day-to-day operation of the Mid-Stream Demonstration Plant (MSDP). The role directly oversees production, metallurgy, maintenance (mechanical and electrical), warehouse, and logistics functions on shift. The role translates operational plans into disciplined daily execution, ensuring production targets, product quality, equipment availability, and HSE standards are consistently met. This is a 12-month maximum term role which operates on a 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO in the Pilbara region.

Job Responsibility

Lead safe, efficient and reliable day-to-day operations of the Mid-Stream Demonstration Plant, maintaining stable throughput, process performance and product quality on shift
Supervise multidisciplinary teams across production, metallurgy, maintenance, warehouse and logistics, ensuring coordinated execution of daily priorities and operational plans
Monitor plant performance and process control systems, respond to plant upsets and drive shift-level optimisation to improve yield, equipment availability and operational efficiency
Coordinate maintenance execution, work order priorities and reliability activities to support asset integrity, minimise downtime and align with production requirements
Provide visible safety leadership, ensuring compliance with HSE requirements, permit-to-work, isolation and risk management processes across all site activities
Deputise for the Process Manager as required, maintaining operational continuity, supporting reporting and decision-making, and leading shift teams to achieve production and cost targets

Requirements

Tertiary qualifications in Chemical, Metallurgical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline, with significant experience in processing, refining or mining operations
Proven leadership experience in superintendent or similar operational roles, with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams across production, maintenance and metallurgy
Strong technical knowledge of pyrometallurgical and/or hydrometallurgical processes, with the capability to manage plant performance and resolve complex operational issues under pressure
A hands-on commitment to safety and compliance, with practical experience in permit-to-work, isolation, management of change and oversight of high-risk activities
Excellent communication and people leadership skills, with experience supporting team development, continuous improvement and operational readiness or commissioning activities

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

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