Great people, great
company, great future
We’re a great Australian success story, having rapidly grown
to be a major player in the global lithium market.
Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor
- 494726
- Marble Bar, WA, WA, Australia, 6760
- Maintenance & Trades - Operations
- Permanent
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
- Quarterly 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:
Reporting to the Maintenance Execution Superintendent, the Electrical and Instrumentation supervisor is responsibly to ensure all safety and maintenance targets are met in compliance with all statutory regulations, company standards, guidelines and procedures by:
- Providing an effective and responsive maintenance function to plant operations by executing all the scheduled electrical maintenance work and responding to operations requirements;
- Ensuring any changes to electrical equipment, components and control systems are performed in compliance with Australian Electrical Standards and the WA Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations;
- Developing and training the Electrical/Instrumentation Technicians to ensure the safety of personnel and the efficient operation and maintenance of plant equipment at a minimum cost; and
- Promoting continuous improvement and a preventative maintenance culture in all facets of the operation
- Provide clear instructions to E & I Technicians regarding job allocation, job details, work methods timeframes and allow for adequate feedback.
- Regularly liaising with Production Supervisors detailing changing priorities and additional equipment that is to be repaired or modified.
- Distribute accurate written and verbal information to the Maintenance Planner(s) that ensures they are adequately informed of changes or requirements towards the maintenance plans and schedules.
- Regularly updating the Maintenance Superintendent on long and short-term issues.
- Provide a central contact point for direct reports.
- Ensure work performed by Electrical Trades supervised meets the requirements of the Electricity Act 1945, Electricity Regulations 1947, Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991, Mines Safety Inspection Act 1994 (MSIA) and the Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations 1995 (MSIR).
- Manage the execution of maintenance plan via the daily allocation of resources to tasks.
- Supervise and provide technical support the execution of maintenance and commissioning activities across the mine infrastructure, including the fixed processing plant, mine equipment and the mine accommodation camp.
- Fault find control circuits, loop checks, mechanical checks on electrical equipment failure identify and resolving problems, and assessing the potential impact on production, plant and equipment.
- Manage the effect of unplanned work against the weekly schedule to ensure that tasks planned are completed within that week and not postponed.
- Ensure that scheduled PM’s are completed as per the schedule and that the tasks are completed satisfactorily.
- Ensure that work is completed with an attention to quality to ensure that tasks are completed correctly and minimise the risk of rework.
- Ensure that direct reports complete the work order details satisfactorily by detailing the people, hours, spares and equipment required to complete the task and brief description of work completed.
- Ensure that any further works identified during planned maintenance are communicated back to the Maintenance Planners for inclusion in future weekly schedules.
- Manage daily activities in PRONTO including raising purchases orders, requisitioning stock, raising and closing work orders.
- Participate in KPI tracking and improvement actions as identified by the Maintenance Superintendent
- Assist the Maintenance Planners by actively participating in department maintenance planning processes.
- Ensure that any requested plant change is authorized and completed through the PLS Plant Change Request Process.
ABOUT YOU:
- Schedule 26 qualification essential
- WA ‘A’ Grade Electrical licence.
- Cert IV Instrumentation Qualification.
- HV Switching Operator Competency.
- WA C class drivers’ licence.
- Minimum 5 years previous experience in supervisory role.
- Previous experience in electrical maintenance on Fixed Plant Processing Facility.
- 10-15 years electrical experience.
- Knowledge of statutory safety requirements relevant to the processes.
- Systematic planning skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment.
- Familiarity with maintenance management systems.
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.
