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. Our Pilgangoora Project is one of the largest, hard-rock lithium operations in the world

THE OPPORTUNITY: 

Reporting to the Planning & Reliability Superintendent, the Maintenance Planner is responsible for providing an effective maintenance planning function by planning and scheduling Weekly & Shutdown Maintenance activities through the maintenance management systems (PRONTO & Microsoft Project). The Maintenance Planner will be responsible for scheduling of weekly work for the mechanical and electrical & site services teams maintenance teams in accordance with established maintenance procedures and a collaborative approach with departments and Stakeholders

This is a permanent position, with an 8/6 roster based at our Pilgangoora Operation.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop mechanical, electrical & site services weekly work programs, including schedules and project plans / charting, to be executed by the Maintenance Supervisors that include planned maintenance tasks (overhauls, replacements, servicing), preventative maintenance (inspections, lubrication, condition monitoring) with allowance for urgent unplanned works.
• Maintain historical maintenance records for plant equipment.
• Maintain a foreword workload of work orders, within set KPI targets, that are required for items requiring repair, replacement or modification.
• Optimise planning efficiency through creation of standard work instructions for re-occurring maintenance activities.
• Conduct weekly schedule review meetings of work forward logs with operational key stakeholders to establish current status and developing a work program for the following week.
• Assist in ensuring that at condition monitoring program is maintained for critical items e.g. vibration analysis, oil analysis and records maintenance.
• Order equipment and consumables not held as stock items through the store as part of work task planning.
• Hiring equipment and contractors for specialised tasks not able to be performed by workshop employees.
• Manage and schedule Shutdown work orders in Pronto

ABOUT YOU:

• Practical planning experience in a maintenance environment, preferably in the mining industry.
• A trade or engineering qualification is highly regarded
• Knowledge of statutory safety requirements relevant to the processes.
• Strong organisational and systematic planning skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment.
• Strong commitment to safety and the environment
• Advanced skills with Pronto and Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Project, PowerPoint and Word
• Current WA C class driver’s license

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Salary
• Quarterly cash incentives bonus
• Health & Wellbeing Allowance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Community Leave
• Great accommodation and recreational facilities
• Take a front-row seat in the sustainable energy transformation!

WHAT WE STAND FOR

• Great people
• Think, do, achieve
• Safety matters
• Quality products
• Valuing our partners
• Making a difference in the world

PROMOTING DIVERSITY

PLS recognises that talented people come from diverse backgrounds, who can contribute to our successes in different ways.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly recommend women and Australian indigenous people to apply.

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

As part of our recruitment process, we require a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen and a National Police Clearance.

Short listing for this role will commence immediately.  

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, 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.pilbaraminerals.com.au