Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

PLS; Shire Of East Pilbara; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive bonus

Share scheme

Facilities access

Parental leave 18 weeks

Health allowance

Novated leasing

Community leave

Recognition awards

KidsCo program

Employee assistance

Job summary

PLS is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician to maintain fixed plant electrical and instrumentation at Pilgangoora, WA. You will work in a dedicated maintenance crew with a strong safety culture and perform tasks to keep equipment reliable and compliant.

This permanent, full‑time role operates on an 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth, offering competitive pay, incentives, and access to facilities and wellbeing programs. You will contribute to a growing clean energy battery minerals operation.

Qualifications

• WA A Grade Electrical licence and related tickets are required.
• Fixed processing plant experience is essential.
• CPR and LV Rescue are expected qualifications.
• PRONTO experience and MS Office skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily electrical and instrumentation maintenance activities to meet the maintenance plan.
• Ensure all electrical work is compliant with regulations and properly recorded.
• Assist with isolations and permitting when required.
• Troubleshoot electrical components and control systems.
• Perform mechanical checks on electrical equipment and maintain safety.
• Keep work orders and parts allocation accurate in the system.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Provide feedback for continuous improvement and safety.
• Adhere to Life Saving Rules and report hazards promptly.

Skills

Team player

Safety and quality focus

Attention to detail

Education

WA A Grade Electrical licence

Cert IV Electrical Instrumentation

High Voltage switching ticket

Current WA Driver’s licence

CPR & LV Rescue

Working at Heights

Confined Space

EWP ticket

Tools

PRONTO

MS Office

Job description

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 Electrical Supervisor, this role will be part of an established maintenance crew of various disciplines and is responsible for maintaining fixed plant electrical and instrument equipment in line with standard work procedures to ensure the safe and reliable production of all fixed plant equipment.

This is a permanent full‑time role at out Pilgangoora, which operates on an 8/6, 8/6, 8/6, 7/7 FIFO roster from Perth.

Key Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Complete daily electrical and instrumentation maintenance activities to achieve the maintenance plan as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Ensure all electrical work is completed and recorded in line with statutory regulations and requirements.
• Assist with electrical isolations and permitting when required.
• Trouble shoot electrical components and control systems to determine causes of failures including gathering of failure evidence for further analysis.
• Mechanical checks on electrical equipment (track in/out, interlocking etc.).
• Ensure all work orders are completed to a consistent high quality in PRONTO.
• Ensure parts are appropriately allocated as per work order instructions.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Provide feedback to supervisors on any business improvement opportunities and ideas.
• Take a proactive approach to safety including identifying and reporting safety hazards and adhering to the Life Saving Rules.

About You

• WA ‘A’ Grade Electrical licence, Cert IV Electrical Instrumentation & High Voltage switching ticket (Essential)
• Working at Heights and Confined Space (Essential)
• Current WA Driver’s licence.
• Current EWP ticket, as well as CPR & LV Rescue.
• Previous fixed processing plant experience essential.
• Show a high level of attention to detail, quality, and commitment for continuous improvement.
• A team player with a strong commitment to safety and quality.
• PRONTO experience and MS Office skills highly regarded.
• Willingness to undertake a full site medical and provide a current National Police Clearance.

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