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.
Mechanical Leading Hand
- 494728
- 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:
The Maintenance Leading Hand will have expertise in Mechanical Fixed Plant Maintenance and assists Maintenance Supervisors in an area of trade expertise with allocation and monitoring of daily activities of Technicians. The role also involves coordinating trade teams and is responsible for work scheduling, implementing, and initiating work activities, that are passed on from the Supervisors or Superintendents.
This is a permanent full-time position on an 8/6 roster, FIFO from Perth, WA.
- Understand and implement quality control techniques.
- Work under limited supervision either individually or in a team environment.
- Demonstrate a good understanding of administration / training abilities and leadership qualities.
- Understand and implement the QSE policies, procedures, and standards.
- Multitask, be on the tools while leading and assisting workflow coordination of a team.
- Coordinate tradespersons and maintenance activities to achieve the maintenance plan.
- Resolve work scheduling issues related to work priorities, time, trade allocation, equipment, or parts.
- Lead and supervise some activities that require next level trade guidance or on the job training to support the maintenance team.
- Direct work crew independently.
- Take direction and provide advice or recommendations to the Supervisor or Superintendent on current work activities, trends, emerging issues or safety concerns to address improvement or plant maintenance optimisation or reliability.
- Troubleshoot and report on failures when required, including gathering of failure evidence for later analysis.
- Provide positive mentoring and be a role model to team members advocating safe and efficient work practices and compliance to standards.
- Participate in special projects whenever required.
- Delivery of weekly work management plan.
ABOUT YOU:
- Relevant Certificate III or IV Trade Certificate
- Post trade qualifications, certification or trade experience that can be recognized as next level to the trade skills within the team being led.
- Supervisor / Leading Hand Fixed Plant maintenance experience in a mining processing plant environment (minimum expectation of 3-5years).
- Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
- Ability to work well in a team in remote areas.
- Strong commitment towards safety and quality.
- Root Cause Analysis experience.
- PRONTO experience and MS Office skills highly regarded.
- Current WA Driver’s licence.
- Willingness to undertake a full site medical and provide a current National Police Clearance
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.
