About us

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 organsation 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

• Annual or quarterly short-term incentive bonus recognising individual and business performance
• PLS employee share scheme
• Access to newly refurbished facilities at Pilgangoora, including gym, tennis, pickleball and volleyball courts, sports oval and scenic walking tracks
• 18 weeks parental leave for primary carers and 4 weeks for secondary carers
• Health and wellbeing allowance
• Novated leasing through salary sacrifice
• 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 Engineering Superintendent, the Senior Maintenance Engineer is accountable for leading the Reliability, Maintenance and Electrical engineers on site. This role is critical in delivering cost-effective, best-practice asset management to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

This is a permanent full-time role which operates on a 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO in the Pilbara region.

Key responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding and awareness of PLS Health, Safety and Environmental policies and ensure all work is carried out in accordance.
• Ensure that all activities are planned and performed in accordance with PLS Health and Safety polices.
• Report and escalate any situation, event or incident that has affected or has the potential to harm people or the environment to management.
• Support procedures and work practices aimed at preventing accidents or injuries and actively participate in PLS Field Safety Interaction program (INX and Forwood).
• Demonstrate strong and visible felt leadership.
• Build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Develop, lead, and mentor a collaborative team with clear objectives, targets, and strategies.
• Promote the PLS Asset Management Framework and Maintenance Excellence program to support best practice maintenance.
• Ensure the efficient and effective maintenance, reliability, and availability of fixed plant assets by managing mechanical, reliability and electrical engineers
• Ensure delivery of various routine and ad-hoc reports on performance and improvements
• Encourage team feedback to support improvement initiatives, cost reduction, and efficiency gains.

About you

• Hold a Mechanical or Electrical engineering degree
• Solid track record in engineering with a minimum 5 years’ experience in mechanical or electrical engineering within a processing plant environment.
• Demonstrable success in the application of engineering principles and statistical data analysis and implementation of processes.
• Demonstrate experience with risk assessment, prioritisation and delivery of team actions within the required timeframe.
• Understanding of common predictive technologies: vibration analysis, lubrication, thermography, motor analysis, ultrasonic, machinery analysis, alignment and balancing procedures, and fixed equipment diagnostic technologies.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis work process methods and tools.
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles; practical statistical analysis skills, including failure statistics, failure rates, hazard rates and life expectancy.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment.
• Strong commitment to safety and the environment.
• Permanent work rights in Australia

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 to support all applicants. 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.