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
• 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 Mobile Maintenance Manager, the Mobile Maintenance Scheduler is responsible for ordering parts, maintaining accurate system data by keeping information up to date, ensuring work orders are in the correct status, tracking parts, preparing job packs with all required work orders and documentation, tracking compliance with plan metrics, and providing administrative support to the planning department.

• Assist with asset availability, by minimising downtime & costs, to facilitate maximum production compliant to project objectives.
• Procure necessary parts to prevent disruptions in maintenance operations.
• Ensure the accuracy of system data by updating information regularly and maintaining proper work order statuses.
• Monitor parts inventory to effectively support maintenance activities.
• Compile detailed job packs, including all relevant work orders and supporting documentation.
• Monitor and report on adherence to maintenance plan metrics, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Ensure key performance indicators are captured and reported for equipment reliability, maintenance performance and planning and scheduling flow process.
• Collaborate with maintenance supervision and others to schedule manpower and resources for the most effective production and maintenance outcomes.
• Actively participate in scheduling meetings with maintenance managers to finalise priority of work orders and optimise downtime windows and necessary lead-times.
• Determine and identify any vendor delivered service required to meet maintenance planning objectives.
• Assist with major Shutdown meetings.
• Maintain communication with Mining Production, Mobile Maintenance Leadership & Warehouse personnel.
• Assist the Mobile Maintenance Manager & Superintendents with other reasonable duties when requested.

ABOUT YOU:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a mining or heavy industry environment, with a focus on HME reliability or maintenance.
• Previous experience in mobile and fixed plant maintenance planning and scheduling.
• Sound knowledge of process technologies and equipment relevant to the open-cut mining industry.
• Strong knowledge of heavy mobile equipment systems and components (e.g. engines, hydraulics, powertrain, electrical, undercarriage).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 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.
• Current Driver’s Licence (C Class minimum).

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.