Mobile Maintenance Superintendent

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 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 MEM Manager, the Mobile Equipment Maintenance (MEM) Superintendent is accountable for ensuring that 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.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure that all activities are planned and performed using our safety systems and in accordance with the Safety and Health Policy.
• 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.
• Ensure maintenance cost targets are met.
• Preparation and presentation of maintenance reports.
• Execute maintenance schedules and ensure maintenance activities are recorded consistently and accurately and in a timely manner.
• Lead by example in demonstrating a hands-on approach to resolving maintenance issues allocating priority to emergent work orders, in line with core business needs.
• Provide direct leadership and guidance to the Superintendents, Supervisors, Planners and trades personnel, including personnel performance review and development.
• Ensure all workshop facilities and equipment is maintained and in good working order.

About you

• 10+ years’ experience in Heavy Equipment Maintenance.
• A relevant Mechanical Engineering qualification or nationally recognized trade certificate, and/or equivalent experience.
• Certificate IV in Frontline Management.
• Statutory Supervisor Certificate.
• Minimum C Class Driver’s Licence (current).
• Minimum 5 years heavy workshop and field maintenance experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Able to identify lead indicators for safety performance and recommends appropriate actions.
• 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 clarity and 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 organisational values and address inappropriate behaviour or actions.
• Understanding of Mine Safety and Inspection Act 1994.
• Microsoft Office Suite.

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.