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 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.
Key responsibilities
- 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.
About you
- 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.
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.
