Lubrication Technician

PLS

Date posted: January 18, 2026

Closes: Feb 17, 2026


company, great future We’re a great Australian success story, having rapidly grown to be a major player in the global lithium market.

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 carersHealth and wellbeing allowanceQuarterly short-term incentive bonus that recognises individual and business performancePLS employee share schemeNovated leasing through salary sacrificeNewly refurbished facilities at Pilgangoora including gym, tennis, pickleball and volleyball courts, sports oval, and scenic walking tracksPaid community leaveMonthly employee recognition awardsAccess 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, 7:7 roster from Perth or DIDO from Port Hedland.

Key Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

Carrying out manual grease lubrication of all rotating equipmentMaintain and replenishment automatic grease systemsCarry out replenishment of all oil lubricated systemsTake oil samples and send to laboratory for analysisChangeout of filters on air and oil systemMaintain CMMS (Pronto) databaseManage stock levels in Lubrication storage areasInstallation/Maintenance of grease lines

About You

2-3 Years’ relevant working experience in a similar rolePractical knowledge of fixed plant equipmentHigh level of attention to details and disciplined approach to workRelevant trade qualification.Preferred qualifications: MLA1 or MLA2,Positive can-do attitude, sound communication skills and able to engage and influence multiple stakeholdersWillingness to learn and improveWorking knowledge of CMMS (Pronto or similar) is desirableWorking At Heights

SUPPORTING A 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

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