Lubrication Technician

Pilbara Minerals; Marble Bar; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilbara Minerals Limited is seeking a Lubrication Technician to manage hydrocarbon processes in the fixed plant and support the Reliability team. The role involves Master Lube Schedule development, lubricant storage, and analysis to ensure plant reliability.

It is a permanent full-time position operating on a FIFO 8:6 roster from Perth or DIDO from Port Hedland, with opportunities to contribute to maintenance excellence across our Pilbara operations.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of relevant experience in lubrication on fixed plant.
• Knowledge of fixed plant equipment.
• High level of attention to detail and disciplined approach to work.
• Relevant trade qualification.
• Preferred MLA1 or MLA2.
• Positive can-do attitude and strong communication to engage multiple stakeholders.
• Willingness to learn and improve.
• CMMS knowledge (Pronto or similar) is desirable.
• Working At Heights certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out manual grease lubrication of all rotating equipment.
• Maintain and replenishment of automatic grease systems.
• Carry out replenishment of all oil lubricated systems.
• Take oil samples and send to laboratory for analysis.
• Changeout of filters on air and oil system; maintain CMMS (Pronto) database.
• Manage stock levels in lubrication storage areas.
• Installation/Maintenance of grease lines.

Skills

Fixed plant equipment

Attention to detail

CMMS knowledge

Working at heights

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Trade qualification

MLA1 or MLA2

Tools

Pronto CMMS

Job description

About us

PLS is delivering on its vision to be a leading global producer of lithium, a mineral critical to enabling the world’s transition to a more sustainably powered future.

As the owner and operator of the Pilgangoora Operation, the world’s largest independent hard-rock lithium mine, we are expanding fast, investing boldly, and building a global portfolio that positions us at the forefront of the energy transition.

Most recently, we acquired Latin Resources, adding the Colina Project in Brazil to our portfolio — strengthening our international footprint and creating new pathways for growth.

With more than 900 people employed globally, we’re building a future-focused business where talented people can create real impact. At PLS, our Values aren’t just words on a wall, they drive how we work, how we lead, and how we grow: Safety First. Great People. We Deliver. One Team. Shaping Tomorrow.

If you want to be part of an organisation that is ambitious, innovative and shaping the next era of battery minerals, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to join us.

What PLS offers

• 18 weeks parental leave for primary carers and 4 weeks for secondary carers
• Health and wellbeing allowance
• Quarterly short-term incentive bonus that recognises individual and business performance
• PLS employee share scheme
• Novated leasing through salary sacrifice
• Newly refurbished facilities at Pilgangoora including gym, tennis, pickleball and volleyball courts, sports oval, and scenic walking tracks
• Paid community leave
• Monthly employee recognition awards
• Access to PLS' KidsCo School Holiday Program

The opportunity

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Lubrication Technician is responsible for hydrocarbon management within the fixed plant. This includes Master Lube Schedule development and the implementation of best practice storage, dispensing and analysis.

Key elements of the role are to carryout manual lubrication, maintenance of automatic grease systems, oil replenishment and oil sampling. Good hydrocarbon management is essential to achieving plant reliability and will be fully supported by the Condition Monitoring and Reliability team

This is a permanent full-time position which operates on a FIFO 8:6 roster from Perth or DIDO from Port Hedland.

Key responsibilities

• Carrying out manual grease lubrication of all rotating equipment
• Maintain and replenishment automatic grease systems
• Carry out replenishment of all oil lubricated systems
• Take oil samples and send to laboratory for analysis
• Changeout of filters on air and oil systemMaintain CMMS (Pronto) database
• Manage stock levels in Lubrication storage areas
• Installation/Maintenance of grease lines

About you

• 2-3 Years' relevant working experience in a similar role
• Practical knowledge of fixed plant equipment
• High level of attention to details and disciplined approach to work
• Relevant trade qualification.
• Preferred qualifications: MLA1 or MLA2,
• Positive can-do attitude, sound communication skills and able to engage and influence multiple stakeholders
• Willingness to learn and improve
• Working knowledge of CMMS (Pronto or similar) is desirable
• Working At Heights

Supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce

PLS is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all.

We encourage female candidates and First Nations peoples to apply.

Our recruitment process

As part of our recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.

We respectfully request agencies not to forward unsolicited resumes unless requested.

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, and present and emerging for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of the Nyamal, Kariyarra and Whadjuk Noongar Peoples.

If you are interested in learning more about PLS or registering for future opportunities, please visit our website www.pls.com.