Condition Monitoring Technician

PLSis 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 and volleyball courts, sports oval, and scenic walking tracks
• Paid community leave
• Monthly employee recognition awards
• Access to PLS’ KidsCo School Holiday Program

THE OPPORTUNITY:

As part of the Asset Management team, the Condition Monitoring Technician will be responsible for the establishment on an inhouse condition monitoring program to include vibration analysis, thermography, and thickness measurement. Once system set up has been achieved, they will be responsible for the collection, analysis, and review of all condition monitoring activities to ensure the health of the asset is understood and proactive actions can be implemented.

The role will work closely with lubrication technicians to provide overall machine health assessment for the reliability team to take appropriate course of action.

This is a permanent full-time position which operates on a FIFO 8:6 roster from Perth.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Monitor, maintain and optimise the network of remote monitoring sensors and associated software systems
• Ability to develop, monitor and evolve an inhouse condition monitoring program (system build, database management, policy, and procedures development)
• Carry out condition monitoring tasks in accordance with work instructions, procedures, and company standards.
• Safely execute routine and non-routine condition monitoring tasks
• Support preventive maintenance programs through accurate, timely and standardised reporting of equipment defects and provision of recommended corrective actions to maintenance and planning teams
• Use condition monitoring technologies and other NDT methods to gather asset health data, conduct basic analysis and report on asset condition
• Contribute to defect elimination process through Reliability Engineer

ABOUT YOU:

• Minimum requirement: Vibration Analysis Level 2 (VCAT2) or equivalent qualification
• Practical knowledge of fixed plant equipment
• Positive can-do attitude, sound communication skills and able to engage and influence multiple stakeholders
• High level of attention to details and disciplined approach to work
• Deep analytic skills and ability to communicate findings with asset management and maintenance teams

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.

Short listing 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