Great People, Great Company, Great Future.

We’re a great Australian success story, having rapidly grown to be a major player in the global lithium market. Our Pilgangoora Project is one of the largest, hard-rock lithium operations in the world

THE OPPORTUNITY: 

Due to the continuing expansion of our mining operations, we have newly created opportunities available for two experienced Mobile Equipment Maintenance (MEM) Superintendents to make their mark.

Reporting to the Mobile Equipment Maintenance (MEM) Manager, the MEM Superintendent is responsible for ensuring that the PLS fleet of mobile equipment is maintained in a safe and mechanically sound condition to deliver maximum uptime for the Mining Production department, and to ensure that company interests are always protected.

Additionally, the role will oversee and establish a team of MEM Trades personnel and be responsible for supervising MEM assets. This role will also focus on meeting budgetary and mobile maintenance key performance objectives as well as provide feedback and guidance to management on any mobile maintenance issues.

This is a permanent position, with an 8/6 roster based at our Pilgangoora Mining Operation.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensure that all activities are planned and performed using our safety systems and in accordance with the Safety and Health Policy.
• Ensure Statutory compliance and safe systems of work are in place for all assets, people and activities under your control.
• Provide direct leadership and guidance to the Superintendents, Supervisors, Planners and trades personnel, including personnel performance review and development.
• Lead, develop and mentor a team approach with shared objectives and strategy.
• Provide an environment that encourages people to speak up, contribute & feel included.
• Liaise closely with Mining Production and Technical Services teams to ensure that maintenance work is programmed and aligned to agreed inputs of the mine plan.
• Promote best practice maintenance culture, by focusing on continuous improvement, efficient workflow practice, executing tasks as planned, ensuring accountability and celebrating success.
• Contribute to optimising and implementing effective maintenance strategies for equipment maintained to achieve target availability and throughput.
• Review maintenance practices and optimise where appropriate, ensuring cost targets are met.

ABOUT YOU:

• 10+ years’ experience with Heavy Mobile Equipment (HME) Maintenance.
• A relevant Mechanical Engineering qualification or nationally recognised trade certificate, and/or equivalent experience.
• Certificate IV in Frontline Management and Statutory Supervisor Certificate.
• CCMS training/experience, ideally with Pronto or similar platform.
• Current WA Driver’s Licence.
• Strong knowledge of, and experience with effective asset management standards, processes and techniques.
• Strong and proven client management and liaison skills with a good understanding of customer operations and equipment usage.
• Able to provide clear direction that supports the effective performance of several integrated operations or functions, in terms of timing and delivery options.
• Able to set, implement and maintain clear standards of integrity, consistently demonstrate behaviours in support of PLS values.
• Sound understanding of Mine Safety and Inspection Act 1994.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Salary
• Quarterly cash incentives bonus
• Health & Wellbeing Allowance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Community Leave
• Great accommodation and recreational facilities
• Take a front-row seat in the sustainable energy transformation!

OUR VALUES

• Safety First
• Great people
• We Deliver
• One Team
• Shaping Tomorrow

PROMOTING DIVERSITY

PLS recognises that talented people come from diverse backgrounds, who can contribute to our successes in different ways. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly recommend women and Australian indigenous people to apply.

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

As part of our recruitment process, we require a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen and a National Police Clearance.

Shortlisting for this role will commence immediately.  

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, 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