PLS is delivering on its vision to be a leading global producer of lithium, a mineral critical to enabling the world’s transition to a more sustainably powered future.
As the owner and operator of the Pilgangoora Operation, the world’s largest independent hard-rock lithium mine, we are expanding fast, investing boldly, and building a global portfolio that positions us at the forefront of the energy transition.
Most recently, we acquired Latin Resources, adding the Colina Project in Brazil to our portfolio — strengthening our international footprint and creating new pathways for growth.
With more than 900 people employed globally, we’re building a future-focused business where talented people can create real impact. At PLS, our Values aren’t just words on a wall, they drive how we work, how we lead, and how we grow: Safety First. Great People. We Deliver. One Team. Shaping Tomorrow.
If you want to be part of an organisation that is ambitious, innovative and shaping the next era of battery minerals, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to join us.
WHAT PLS OFFERS
- 18 weeks parental leave for primary carers and 4 weeks for secondary carers
- Health and wellbeing allowance
- Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises individual and business performance
- PLS employee share scheme
- Novated leasing through salary sacrifice
- Newly refurbished facilities at Pilgangoora including gym, tennis, pickleball and volleyball courts, sports oval, and scenic walking tracks
- Paid community leave
- Monthly employee recognition awards
- Access to PLS’ KidsCo School Holiday Program
THE OPPORTUNITY:
We have an opportunity for a motivated Maintenance Superintendent-Execution to join our talented and dedicated Maintenance team. Reporting to the Manager Engineering & Maintenance and overseeing an establishing team of Mechanical Fitters, Boilermakers, E&I Technicians and Lubrication Technicians.
Role responsibilities include providing a safe place of work, people leadership and development, asset management, strategy development and implementation, maintenance KPI attainment and budget management on fixed plant assets.
This is a permanent full-time role which operates on a 8/6 roster, FIFO from Perth or DIDO in the Pilbara region.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Promote the PLS asset Management Framework and Maintenance Excellence program to support best practice maintenance.
- Monitor and drive improvement across all maintenance KPI’s (Availability, MTBF, MTTR and work management).
- Execute maintenance schedules and ensure maintenance activities are recorded consistently and accurately and in a timely manner.
- Take an active role in short and long-term planning of maintenance activities including shutdowns.
- Lead by example in demonstrating a hands-on approach to resolving maintenance issues allocating priority to emergent work orders, in line with core business needs.
- Provide clear instructions to contract partners regarding job allocation, job details, work methods timeframes and allow for adequate feedback.
- Regularly liaise with maintenance, production & metallurgical teams to review current performance, priorities and identify improvement opportunities
- Provide updates to Manager Engineering and Maintenance on long and short-term issues.
- Assist with preparation of maintenance operational budget and the 5-year capital plan to support equipment replacement strategies.
- Support procedures and work practices aimed at preventing accidents or injuries and actively participate in PLS Field Safety Interaction program (INX and Forwood).
ABOUT YOU:
- 5-10 yrs. Fixed Plant maintenance experience
- Knowledge of statutory safety requirements relevant to the processes
- Systematic planning skills
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment
- Strong commitment to safety and the environment
- PRONTO experience
- MS Office & Project experience
- WA C class driver’s license
- Relevant trade or engineering qualification (desirable)
- Current proficiency in Providing First Aid (desirable)
- Root Cause Analysis knowledge / experience (desirable)
- Previous experience working as a Maintenance Superintendent or equivalent (highly desirable)
SUPPORTING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE
PLS is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all.
We encourage female candidates and First Nations peoples to apply.
OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS
As part of our recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.
We respectfully request agencies not to forward unsolicited resumes unless requested.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
PLS respectfully acknowledges the Nyamal and Kariyarra People of the Pilbara, and the Whadjuk Noongar People of the Perth region who are the traditional owners and first people of these lands. We would like to pay respect to the Elders past, and present and emerging for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of the Nyamal, Kariyarra and Whadjuk Noongar Peoples.
If you are interested in learning more about PLS or registering for future opportunities, please visit our website www.pls.com.
