Lubrication Technician

Overview

PLS is a lithium mining company and a major player in the rapidly growing lithium supply chain. The Company owns 100% of the world's largest, independent hard-rock lithium operation, the Pilgangoora Project and Operation, located in Western Australia's Pilbara region. The operation produces a spodumene and tantalite concentrate. Our purpose is to make a difference in the world, through the production of lithium materials which are the heart of the world's ambition towards net zero.

The future is lithium. The future is bright. Make lithium your future.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Lubrication Technician is responsible for hydrocarbon management within the fixed plant. This includes Master Lube Schedule development and the implementation of best practice storage, dispensing and analysis. Key elements of the role are to carry out manual lubrication, maintenance of automatic grease systems, oil replenishment and oil sampling. Good hydrocarbon management is essential to achieving plant reliability and will be fully supported by the Condition Monitoring and Reliability team.

This is a permanent full-time position which operates on a FIFO 8:6, 7:7 roster from Perth or DIDO from Port Hedland.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out manual grease lubrication of all rotating equipment
• Maintain and replenishment automatic grease systems
• Carry out replenishment of all oil lubricated systems
• Take oil samples and send to laboratory for analysis
• Changeout of filters on air and oil system
• Maintain CMMS (Pronto) database
• Manage stock levels in Lubrication storage areas
• Installation/Maintenance of grease lines

About You

• 2-3 years' relevant working experience in a similar role
• Practical knowledge of fixed plant equipment
• High level of attention to detail and disciplined approach to work
• Relevant trade qualification
• Preferred qualifications: MLA1 or MLA2
• Positive can-do attitude, sound communication skills and able to engage and influence multiple stakeholders
• Willingness to learn and improve
• Working knowledge of CMMS (Pronto or similar) is desirable
• Working at Heights

What We Offer

Great people and culture are at the heart of our great Australian Company. We offer a supportive and collegiate working environment that is dynamic and purpose-driven. Our growth provides an opportunity to secure a future in an industry that has momentum and ambition, as well as:

• Excellent remuneration package and eligible to participate in the Company's short-term incentive plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Community Leave
• Career progression
• Great accommodation and recreational facilities
• Take a front row seat in the sustainable energy transformation

What We Stand For

• 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 encourage 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 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

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