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

• Annual or quarterly short-term incentive bonus recognising individual and business performance
• PLS employee share scheme
• Access to newly refurbished facilities at Pilgangoora, including gym, tennis, pickleball and volleyball courts, sports oval and scenic walking tracks
• 18 weeks parental leave for primary carers and 4 weeks for secondary carers
• Health and wellbeing allowance
• Novated leasing through salary sacrifice
• 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 Mechanical Supervisor, this role to complete equipment repairs and maintenance to a high standard and to ensure the production plant and utilities operate achieving safe, reliable production within approved budgets.

This is a permanent full-time role which operates on an 8:6 day shift, 7:7 night shift FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO in the Pilbara region.

Key responsibilities

• Complete of daily Boilermaking / Welding activities to achieve the maintenance plan as directed by the Mechanical Supervisor.
• Ensure all work orders are completed properly to a consistent high quality in PRONTO.
• Provide information and experience to assistants in their duties.
• Participate in special projects whenever required.
• Maintain punctuality at all times.
• Ensure parts are used properly within the work order task descriptions as intended.
• Ensure all unused parts are returned for credit and placed immediately back to stores warehouse.
• Ensure that on completion of repair, all parts removed are cleaned and tagged with information tags noting the associated work order details.
• Ensure all company tools are returned to the proper area (e.g. tool cabinets, tool storage areas) after use on a daily basis.
• Ensure that the surrounding work area and workshops are maintained in a clean and safe state.
• Raise improvement opportunity ideas with Mechanical Supervisor or Maintenance & Engineering Manager.
• Effectively communicate with people while interacting with them by:
• Provide clear feedback to Maintenance Supervisors regarding job allocation, job details, work methods timeframes and allow for adequate feedback.
• Ensure feedback is written on work orders and work instruction documents to assist in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Raise concerns immediately, when warranted, to supervisors or Maintenance & Engineering Manager in an open environment.

About you

• Trade Certificate – Boilermaking/ Welding
• Forklift Ticket
• WA C class drivers licence.
• Fixed Plant maintenance experience in a mining processing plant environment.
• Ability to work well in a team in remote areas.
• Strong commitment towards safety and quality.
• Motivated and hard working with a professional attitude.

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.