Mechanical Technician in Port Hedland

Once in a Lifetime

We're a great Australian success story, having rapidly grown to become a major player in the global lithium market.

Our Pilgangoora Operation is one of the largest, hard-rock lithium operations in the world.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Mechanical Supervisor, the Mechanical Technician is responsible for completing equipment repairs and maintenance to a high standard and to ensure the production plant and utilities operate achieving safe, reliable production within approved budgets.

This is a permanent full-time position which operates on a FIFO 8:6, 7:7 roster of dayshift and nightshift from Perth

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Completion of daily mechanical maintenance activities to achieve the maintenance plan as directed by the Mechanical Supervisor.
• Troubleshoot machine components to determine causes of failures when required, including gathering of failure evidence for later analysis.
• Ensure all work orders are completed properly to a consistent high quality in PRONTO.
• Provide information and experience to assistants in their duties.
• Participate in special projects whenever required.
• Maintain punctuality at all times.
• Ensure parts are used properly within the work order task descriptions as intended.
• Ensure all unused parts are returned for credit and placed immediately back to stores warehouse.
• Ensure that on completion of repair, all parts removed are cleaned and tagged with information tags noting the associated work order details.
• Ensure all company tools are returned to the proper area (e. g. tool cabinets, tool storage areas) after use on a daily basis.
• Ensure that the surrounding work area and workshops are maintained in a clean and safe state.
• Raise improvement opportunity ideas with Mechanical Supervisor or Maintenance Superintendent.

ABOUT YOU

• Certificate III Engineering - Mechanical Fitter (Fixed Plant and must be Australian recognised).
• Forklift
• Confined Space
• Working with Heights
• Fixed plant experience in a mine processing plant environment.
• Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work well in a team in remote areas.
• Strong commitment towards safety and quality.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Excellent remuneration package
• Quarterly incentive bonus with share options
• Novated leasing through salary sacrifice
• Health & Wellbeing Allowance
• Access to the Company's Kids Co holiday program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Community Leave
• WHAT WE STAND FOR
• Safety First
• Great People
• We Deliver
• One Team
• Shaping Tomorrow
• 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 proof of eligibility to work in Australia, reference checks, a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen and a National Police Clearance.

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.