Maintenance Planner

About the Company

PLS is at the forefront of the charge in the global transition to electric energy. 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.

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

• Access to newly refurbished facilities at Pilgangoora, including gym, tennis, pickleball and volleyball courts, sports oval and scenic walking tracks
• Health and wellbeing allowance
• 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 Production Supervisor, this role is responsible for the detailed planning, scheduling, and work packaging of all maintenance activities across the Mid-Stream Demonstration Plant (MSDP). This includes weekly maintenance planning, shutdown planning, and coordination of labour and contractor resources to ensure maintenance work is executed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

This is a 12-month maximum term role which operates on a 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO in the Pilbara region.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain weekly maintenance schedules and detailed work packages to ensure maintenance activities are safely planned, fully scoped and ready for execution.
• Plan and coordinate shutdown activities, including scope development, task sequencing, resource loading, contractor requirements and material readiness to support safe and efficient delivery.
• Manage the maintenance backlog in Pronto by raising, prioritising and progressing work orders while maintaining accurate equipment history, task lists and maintenance records.
• Embed safety into all planned work by identifying hazards, applying risk controls and confirming permits, isolations, tools, materials and competent resources are in place before execution.
• Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, HSE and Supply Chain to align priorities, coordinate labour and contractor resources, and minimise delays to planned work.
• Monitor schedule compliance, capture execution feedback and support continuous improvement through accurate reporting, quality maintenance data and cost-effective planning practices.

About you

• Demonstrated experience in maintenance planning and scheduling, ideally within mining, chemical processing or another heavy industrial environment.
• Experience planning shutdowns and using CMMS/EAM systems such as Pronto to manage work orders, schedules, maintenance data and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of safe work planning, including permits, isolations, risk assessments and maintenance compliance within a high-risk operating environment.
• A collaborative communicator who can build strong working relationships across Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, HSE and contractor teams.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate resources effectively and deliver accurate, high-quality work packages on time.
• A relevant trade qualification or maintenance planning certification, along with a current WA C Class Driver’s Licence and full Australian working rights, will be highly regarded.

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 and in the workplace to support all applicants and employees. 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.

Acknowledgement of Country

PLS respectfully acknowledges the Nyamal and Kariyarra People of the Pilbara, the Whadjuk Noongar People of the Perth region and all the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who are the Traditional Owners and First Nations peoples of these lands.

We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their continuing connection and care for the land, water and Country.

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