Maintainer Operator

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.

• 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’ Kids Co School Holiday Program
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and Company Chaplains

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, this role operates the MSDP safely and in accordance with approved procedures, monitors and adjusts process conditions to achieve production targets and quality specifications, and responds promptly to plant, process, and equipment abnormalities.

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.

• Safely operate the Mid-Stream Demonstration Plant in line with approved procedures, production plans and operating parameters to support plant availability, process stability and product quality.
• Monitor, control and adjust process conditions across the plant, responding to abnormalities, quality deviations and process upsets to minimise risk, downtime and production loss.
• Perform routine operational tasks including start-ups, shutdowns, isolations, chemical transfers, plant sampling and area inspections, including providing CRO relief cover when required.
• Complete planned, preventative, corrective and breakdown mechanical maintenance activities across fixed plant, including fault finding, inspections, lubrication, adjustments, change-outs and repairs.
• Maintain accurate operational, production, downtime, safety and maintenance records in relevant systems, including raising work requests and completing work orders to a high standard.
• Contribute to a safe, reliable and cost-effective operation by following HSE, PTW, isolation, LOTO, QA and MOC requirements, supporting RCA activities and working collaboratively with operations, maintenance, vendors and contractors.

• Trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter with a Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Fitter, current WA C Class Driver’s Licence and full working rights in Australia.
• Strong operational experience in mineral processing, chemical refining or similar fixed plant environments, with sound process awareness across start-ups, shutdowns, isolations and routine plant operation.
• Proven mechanical maintenance capability, including preventative, corrective and breakdown maintenance, fault finding, inspections, lubrication, adjustments, change-outs and basic repairs.
• Strong commitment to safety, with working knowledge of HSE systems, PTW, isolation and LOTO processes, risk management, chemical…