Mining Lubrication Technician – Fixed Plant, FIFO

PLS; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave 18 weeks

Health and wellbeing allowance

Quarterly incentive bonus

Employee share scheme

Novated leasing

Refurbished facilities with gym and on

Paid community leave

Recognition awards

KidsCo School Holiday Program

Job summary

PLS is seeking a Lubrication Technician to manage hydrocarbon handling and lubrication across the Pilbara fixed plant. This permanent full-time role operates on a FIFO 8:6 roster from Perth or DIDO from Port Hedland. You will lead lubrication tasks, sampling, and system maintenance to support plant reliability.

The position requires 2–3 years in a similar role, a trade qualification, and the ability to work with CMMS systems. Relocation flexibility and a strong safety focus are valued.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of relevant working experience in a similar role.
• Practical knowledge of fixed plant equipment.
• High attention to detail and disciplined approach to work.
• Relevant trade qualification.
• Preferred MLA1 or MLA2 qualifications.
• Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out manual grease lubrication of all rotating equipment.
• Maintain and replenish 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

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Trade qualification

MLA1/MLA2 (preferred)

Tools

CMMS Pronto

Job description

PLS is seeking a Lubrication Technician to manage hydrocarbon handling and lubrication across the Pilbara fixed plant. This permanent full-time role operates on a FIFO 8:6 roster from Perth or DIDO from Port Hedland. You will lead lubrication tasks, sampling, and system maintenance to support plant reliability.

The position requires 2–3 years in a similar role, a trade qualification, and the ability to work with CMMS systems. Relocation flexibility and a strong safety focus are valued.