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Reporting to the Head of Operations, this role will lead the Processing Engineering and Planning team and deliver cost-effective, best practice asset management to support safe and efficient operations. This is a permanent full-time role based at our Pilgangoora Operation in the Pilbara region, which operates on an 8:6, 4:3 FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO in the Pilbara region.
Job Responsibility:
Develop, lead, and mentor a collaborative team with clear objectives, targets, and strategies
Lead maintenance safety performance by ensuring regulatory compliance, enforcing safe work procedures, auditing work areas, and driving a proactive safety culture
Provide strong, visible leadership that builds trusted relationships, fosters team cohesion, and develops a high‑performing engineering and planning team
Oversee fixed‑plant engineering and maintenance planning to optimise asset reliability, availability, and ensure best‑practice maintenance standards
Drive functional excellence by embracing new technologies, applying industry best practice, supporting SME needs, and continually improving key maintenance KPIs
Manage the maintenance operating budget and 5‑year capital plan, ensuring accurate procurement processes, cost control, and identification of efficiency opportunities
Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic improvement initiatives while promoting skills development, succession planning, and a high‑performance team culture
Requirements:
Bachelor of Engineering Mechanical/Electrical or trade qualified with post trade higher education relevant to the position
Schedule 26 / SSE essential
Leadership qualifications highly regarded
Significant experience within the mining industry, particularly in fixed plant maintenance
Previous experience in an operational site management role
Demonstrated strong and visible leadership skills with an approachable style that enables trust and positive working relationships at all levels
Exceptional communicator, both verbally & written
Strong systematic planning and analytical skills
Knowledge of statutory safety requirements and strong commitment to safety and the environment
What we offer:
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