About us

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 quick-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 organsation 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 Maintenance Superintendent, the Shutdown Coordinator supports the safe and effective planning and delivery of plant shutdowns by coordinating resources, materials, tooling and equipment, while assisting with shutdown execution and schedule readiness.

The role works collaboratively with Shutdown Maintenance Planners,



Maintenance and Processing Supervisors, and other stakeholders to prioritise shutdown work.

This is a permanent full-time position which operates on a FIFO 8/6 roster from Perth or DIDO from the Pilbara.

Key responsibilities

- Develop scope for all mechanical, electrical & site services work requirements, to be executed by the Maintenance, Operations and Metallurgy teams during planned plant outages.
- Assist Shutdown Planners with the scheduling and development of task details planned for outage including but not limited to; preventative planned maintenance tasks (overhauls, replacements, servicing), preventative maintenance (inspections, lubrication, condition monitoring) and continuous improvement projects to improve plant performance.
- Assist Shutdown Planners in development of shutdown forecast costs and proposed outage scope for approval.
- Assist Maintenance Superintendent – Shutdowns and provide feedback relating to schedule and scope compliance.
- Develop Shutdown Work packs & relevant QA data.
- Provide clear instructions to Shutdown teams and contractors regarding job scope, job details, work methods timeframes and allow for adequate feedback.
- Regularly update the Maintenance Superintendent - Shutdowns on Shutdown Framework progress and constraints with a solution focused mindset.
- Aid in the review of BOMs and spares to ensure adequate spares are held in stock for maintenance activities.
- Obtaining sufficient quotes to establish industry competitive offers are being made by equipment and service providers.
- Providing updates on budget spend (Forecast and Actual) for each planned shutdown outage to Maintenance Superintendent - Shutdowns.
- Regularly evaluating the labour requirements and key contract partners to achieve intended work program.
- Ensure Equipment identified as at risk by Engineers / condition monitoring program is included in Shutdown execution scope.

About you

- Mining industry experience in the maintenance planning area.
- Knowledge of statutory safety requirements relevant to the processes.
- Strong organisational and systematic planning skills.
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