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 Mobile Maintenance Planner is accountable for planning short to medium term maintenance activities for all PLS Mobile Assets ensuring the equipment fleet achieves maximum availability and reliability in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner.

Adhering To the PLS Work Management Procedure and utilising Pronto (CMMS) & ERP.

• Develop and maintain Maintenance Plans (Week+4 to 12 Weeks).
• Deliver preliminary Maintenance Plans to Schedulers at Week+4.
• In Liaison with the Project Maintenance Leadership Team for each project:
  • Generate Forecasts.
  • Source Resources.
  • Develop Preliminary Maintenance Plans.
• Produce accurate historical data for each Asset.
• Attend and assist with major shutdown meetings.
• Develop shutdown work packs, Gantts & supporting documentation.

Provide accountability for the efficient & accurate generation of PM Maintenance Plans, achieving:

• Constructive communication with Mining & HME Leadership & stores personnel.
• Asset availability - minimising downtime & costs, facilitating maximum production compliant to project objectives.
• Completion of Defect Identification repairs.
• Ensure compliance with OEM Procedures & PLS Asset Management Framework, PLS HSEQT. Framework as well as PLS Maintenance Principles, Plans, Quality, & Time Delay Escalation.
• Liaise with OEMs, alternate vendors, and the Mining Production Leadership Team.
• Provide continual improvement & support to Planning Functions.
• Organise mobilisation of resources.

Provide accountability for:

• Week+4 Handover of Preliminary Plan to site-based Schedulers.
• Weekly Work Management (P&S) KPI’s for each Project.

Ensure compliant interaction with all stakeholders for:

• Week+4 to 12Week Preliminary Maintenance Plan, Execution & Completion Reviews.
• Clear communications & reporting.

Responsible For

• Accurate Data Input & Integrity
• Maximising Asset Health & Minimising down time via Packaging Preliminary Plans.
• CMMS Maintenance & Accuracy.
• Back Log Clean Up.
• Forward Log Review.
• Monitor & reviewing.
• Compliance to Plan.

ABOUT YOU: 

• Relevant nationally recognized trade qualification.
• Current Driver’s Licence (C Class minimum).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a mining or heavy industry environment, with a focus on HME reliability or maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of heavy mobile equipment systems and components (e.g. engines, hydraulics, powertrain, electrical, undercarriage).
• for cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
• Proficient with Pronto or similar (CMMS).
• Proficient with MS Project, Excel and KPI report writing/ development.
• Analytical and technical skills and experience.
• Competent with the timing and resource provision for ad hoc, planning, and scheduling functions of industry standard asset maintenance principles in a mining environment.

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.