Job Description

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

• 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 Head of Operations, this role will lead the Processing Engineering and Planning team and deliver cost-effective, best practice asset management to support safe and efficient operations.

This is a permanent full-time role based at our Pilgangoora Operation in the Pilbara region, which operates on an 8:6, 4:3 FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO in the Pilbara region.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and mentor a collaborative team with clear objectives, targets, and strategies.
• Lead maintenance safety performance by ensuring regulatory compliance, enforcing safe work procedures, auditing work areas, and driving a proactive safety culture.
• Provide strong, visible leadership that builds trusted relationships, fosters team cohesion, and develops a high‑performing engineering and planning team.
• Oversee fixed‑plant engineering and maintenance planning to optimise asset reliability, availability, and ensure best‑practice maintenance standards.
• Drive functional excellence by embracing new technologies, applying industry best practice, supporting SME needs, and continually improving key maintenance KPIs.
• Manage the maintenance operating budget and 5‑year capital plan, ensuring accurate procurement processes, cost control, and identification of efficiency opportunities.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic improvement initiatives while promoting skills development, succession planning, and a high‑performance team culture.

About you

• Bachelor of Engineering Mechanical/Electrical or trade qualified with post trade higher education relevant to the position
• Schedule 26 / SSE essential
• Leadership qualifications highly regarded
• Significant experience within the mining industry, particularly in fixed plant maintenance
• Previous experience in an operational site management role
• Demonstrated strong and visible leadership skills with an approachable style that enables trust and positive working relationships at all levels
• Exceptional communicator, both verbally & written
• Strong systematic planning and analytical skills
• Knowledge of statutory safety requirements and strong commitment to safety and the 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 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.

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