About PLS

The world is going electric, and PLS is at the forefront of the charge.

Our collaborative, inclusive culture is a cornerstone of PLS. Humble, down-to-earth and genuinely invested in each other, we are one team united by a common purpose and driven to do great work together.

Being such a fast-moving company in clean energy transition means there is no shortage of challenge or opportunity. Whether it is taking on new projects, developing new skills or stepping into bigger roles, PLS is a place where careers move and where your potential has room to grow.

We're not a big corporate, and we don't want to be. At PLS you own your work, you're backed by people who care about doing a good job, and there's room to innovate and make things happen.

Positioned to be a major force for change, this is a great time to join us as we play a critical role in addressing the global energy crisis. If you want to be part of an organsiation that is all about great people shaping the next era of battery minerals, we would love to hear from you.

The future is lithium, make it yours.

What PLS offers

• Access to newly refurbished facilities at Pilgangoora, including gym, tennis, pickleball and volleyball courts, sports oval and scenic walking tracks
• Health and wellbeing allowance
• Paid community leave
• Monthly employee recognition awards
• Access to PLS’ KidsCo School Holiday Program
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and Company Chaplains

The opportunity

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, this role will responsible for delivering safety-critical training and competency assessments while simultaneously administering and controlling the site Permit to Work (PTW) system.

This is a 12-month maximum term role which operates on a 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO in the Pilbara region.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver safety‑critical training and Verification of Competency (VOC) assessments, ensuring all MSDP personnel are trained, competent and authorised for their roles.
• Manage site training and competency frameworks, maintaining accurate, auditable records and authorisation matrices within INX Intuition.
• Act as the primary Permit to Work (PTW) issuer for the MSDP, administering permits and ensuring compliance with PLS systems, procedures and legislative requirements.
• Develop, review and execute Simple, Complex and Boundary Isolation Plans, supporting safe plant operations, shutdowns and maintenance activities.
• Verify competency, training currency and authorisations prior to permit issue, ensuring only qualified personnel undertake high‑risk or controlled work.
• Promote strong HSE leadership by supporting risk assessments, incident investigations, MOC processes and continuous improvement initiatives across the Mid‑Stream operation.

About you

• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment, with demonstrated experience delivering competency‑based training and VOC assessments in high‑risk operational environments.
• Strong working knowledge of Permit to Work systems, isolations and safe systems of work, with experience issuing and controlling permits in a processing or heavy industry setting.
• Sound understanding of HSE legislation, risk management and permit‑controlled activities such as confined space, working at heights and hazardous energy isolation.
• Experience managing training records, competency matrices and authorisations using site systems (e.g. INX Intuition, learning platforms and permit systems).
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage operators, trades and contractors, and influence safe behaviours across the workforce.
• Detail‑focused, organised and proactive, with a continuous improvement mindset and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced site environment.

Supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce

PLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a workplace that values, respects and supports diversity and inclusion. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our business and help us deliver better outcomes for our people, our communities and the future we’re building. We foster an environment where everyone feels safe, included and able to contribute their best. Our recruitment processes are designed to be fair, equitable and accessible for all.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, all ages, and people of all genders and sexual orientations (LGBTQIA+).

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace to support all applicants and employees. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application process or inform our Careers team if you are contacted for an interview.

Our recruitment process

As part of our recruitment process, a number of checks will be conducted, including police / criminal background checks, medical assessments, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence, right to work checks and reference checks.

We respectfully request agencies not to submit unsolicited resumes.

Acknowledgement of Country 

PLS respectfully acknowledges the Nyamal and Kariyarra People of the Pilbara, the Whadjuk Noongar People of the Perth region and all the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who are the Traditional Owners and First Nations peoples of these lands.

We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their continuing connection and care for the land, water and Country.

If you would like to learn more about PLS or register for future opportunities, please visit www.pls.com.