Lubrication Technician | Pilgangoora near Marble Bar | 8/6 FIFO/DIDO

About the Role

PLS is hiring a Lubrication Technician for hydrocarbon management across the fixed plant at its Pilgangoora Operation in the Pilbara. This is a permanent full-time role on an 8/6 roster, either FIFO from Perth or DIDO from Port Hedland. You report to the Maintenance Supervisor, with backing from the Condition Monitoring and Reliability team. Applications close on 30 November 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out manual grease lubrication on all rotating equipment
• Maintain and replenish automatic grease systems
• Replenish oil lubricated systems and take oil samples for laboratory analysis
• Change filters on air and oil systems
• Install and maintain grease lines
• Keep the CMMS (Pronto) database up to date and manage stock levels in lubrication storage areas

About You

• Two to three years' relevant experience in a similar role
• Practical knowledge of fixed plant equipment
• Relevant trade qualification, with MLA1 or MLA2 preferred
• High attention to detail and a disciplined approach to work
• Working at heights
• Working knowledge of Pronto or a similar CMMS is desirable
• Recruitment checks may include police, medical, drug and alcohol, and right to work checks

What's on Offer

• 8/6 FIFO from Perth or DIDO from Port Hedland
• Quarterly short-term incentive bonus and the PLS employee share scheme
• 18 weeks parental leave for primary carers and 4 weeks for secondary carers
• Health and wellbeing allowance, novated leasing and paid community leave
• Refurbished Pilgangoora facilities including a gym, tennis, pickleball and volleyball courts, a sports oval and walking tracks

About PLS

PLS owns and operates the Pilgangoora Operation, a hard-rock lithium mine in the Pilbara, and has added the Colina Project in Brazil to its portfolio. It employs more than 900 people globally.

Apply directly on PLS's careers site using the apply link on this listing.