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 & 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 Superintendent, the role of Mobile Maintenance Supervisor Boilermaker provides leadership to ensure the PLS fleet of mobile equipment is maintained in a safe and mechanically sound condition, to deliver maximum uptime for the Mining Group and to ensure that PLS interests are always protected.

This is a permanent full-time role which operates on an 8/6 7/7 (days & nights) FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO in the Pilbara region.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that works being performed is done in a safe manner, and in line with company OH&S standards.
• Co-ordinate maintenance teams to carry out all related maintenance activities to ensure the equipment is always maintained to a high standard.
• Communicate with the Mobile Maintenance Superintendent on day-to-day activities, work order control and cost management.
• Liaise with Mining to ensure that equipment is maintained, and that Mining are aware of potential repairs / downtime relating to wear items, buckets / bodies and blades etc.
• Ensure relevant documentation is completed & filed as required by maintenance & planning groups.
• Ensure that company vehicles and tooling are maintained and that both company and contractor vehicles and tooling comply with mine site regulations.
• Ensure that GET and Wear Package management is carried out to maximise value and minimise unplanned events.
• Work with the Mobile Maintenance Superintendent to lead and guide the Bucket / Body / Blade strategy and management to achieve budgeted costs and change periods.
• Ensure that area inductions are current and help maintain the integrity of PLS competency records.
• Draft Safe Work Method Statements for PLS HSEQ Committee review, approval and implementation across the business.
• Demonstrate PLS safety & environmental policies and maintain an understanding of the principles.
• Support procedures and work practices aimed at preventing accidents or injuries.

ABOUT YOU

• Statutory S26 Supervisor qualified.
• Strong leadership skills and experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills.
• Minimum 5 years heavy workshop and field maintenance experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Able to identify lead indicators for safety performance and recommend appropriate actions.
• Strong knowledge and experience of effective Workshop standards, processes and techniques.
• Has proven strong collaborative and liaison skills and has good understanding of operations and equipment usage.
• Can provide clarity and direction that supports the effective performance of repair and management processes that relate to buckets / bodies and blades, and familiar with GET management to benefit cost per hour benefits.
• Set and implement clear standards of integrity, consistently demonstrate behaviours supporting organisational values and address inappropriate behaviour or actions.
• Relevant nationally recognised Trade Qualification.
• Certificate IV Frontline Management.
• High Risk Work licences: Forklift, EWP, Working at Heights.
• High Risk Crane (CV) and Basic Rigging (RB) licences; preferred but not essential.
• Current Driver’s Licence (Minimum LR Class).

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