Boilermaker (Heavy Mobile Equipment)

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

• 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 Mobile Maintenance Supervisor Boilermaker, the role of Boilermaker ensures the PLS fleet of mobile equipment is maintained in a safe and mechanically sound condition, to deliver maximum uptime for the Mining Group and to ensure that PLS interests are always protected.

This is a permanent full-time role which operates on an 8/6 7/7 (days & nights) FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO in the Pilbara region.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that works being performed is done in a safe manner, and in line with company OH&S standards.
• Carry out fabrication and welding repair maintenance activities on heavy mining equipment.
• Carry out bucket inspections and create detailed notifications for future planned repairs.
• Carry out GET inspections on the Mining Fleet (Buckets / Blades and Bodies).
• Work towards increasing equipment reliability and availability.
• Work effectively to a maintenance schedule.
• Assess unplanned repairs and find the best way to effect suitable repairs.
• Actively participate in safety meetings and follow-up or feedback on issues raised are undertaken in an effective manner.

About you

• Minimum 2 years post trade mine site exposure and experience in completing bucket / blade / body repairs and drill maintenance across a variety of MEM equipment (CAT, Epiroc, Komatsu).
• Strong commitment to Safety Culture.
• Strong understanding and awareness of an open cut mining environment.
• Ability to work as a safe and productive crew member, and to encourage others.
• Ability to adapt within a variety of situations, and with various groups and individuals.
• Strong knowledge and experience of Workshop standards, processes and techniques.
• Proven strong collaborative and liaison skills, with a good understanding of operations and equipment usage.
• Relevant nationally recognised Trade Qualification.
• High Risk Work licences: Forklift, EWP, Working at Heights.
• High Risk Crane (CV) and Basic Rigging (RB) licences; preferred but not essential.
• Current Driver’s Licence (Minimum LR Class).

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.