Pilbara Minerals is the leading ASX top listed pure-play lithium company, owning 100% of the world’s largest, independent hard-rock lithium operation. Located in Western Australia’s resource-rich Pilbara region, the Pilgangoora Project and Operation produces a spodumene and tantalite concentrate. The significant scale and quality of the operation has attracted a consortium of high quality, global partners.

Through execution of Pilbara Minerals growth and diversification strategy, it is positioned to become a major player in the rapidly growing lithium supply chain, underpinned by increasing demand for clean energy technologies such as electric vehicles and energy storage as the world pursues a sustainable energy future.

THE OPPORTUNITY 

We have an opportunity for a motivated Maintenance Superintendent to join our talented and dedicated Maintenance team. Reporting to the Engineering and Maintenance Manager the position of Maintenance Superintendent Shutdown (Processing) will lead a team consisting of Shut Co-ordinators and during periods of maintenance outages will include Area Owners and Contract Partners.

Role responsibilities include providing a safe place of work, people leadership and development, shutdown strategy development and implementation, shutdown execution and maintenance KPI attainment

This is a permanent full-time position which operates on a FIFO 8:6; 4:3 roster from Perth or DIDO from Port Hedland.  

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Promote best practice maintenance culture, by focusing on continuous improvement, efficient work flow practice, executing tasks as planned, ensuring accountability and celebrating success.
• Contribute to optimising and implementing effective Shutdown execution strategies for equipment maintained to achieve target availability and throughput.
• Review maintenance practices and optimise where appropriate.
• Ensure maintenance cost targets are met.
• Preparation and presentation of maintenance reports.
• Execute maintenance schedules and ensure maintenance activities are recorded consistently and accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provide direct leadership and guidance to the Shutdown Coordinators, Supervisors and trades personnel, including personnel performance review and development.
• Ensure all Shutdown workshop facilities and equipment is maintained and in good working order.
• Providing clear instructions to Shutdown Coordinators regarding job allocation, job details, work methods timeframes and allow for adequate feedback.
• Demonstrate an understanding of PLS safety and environmental policies and maintain an understanding of the main principles.
• Lead by example in demonstrating a hands-on approach to resolving issues allocating priority to emergent work orders, in line with core business needs

ABOUT YOU

• 5-10 yrs. mining industry experience in Maintenance / Shutdown Execution in a leadership position.
• Knowledge of statutory safety requirements relevant to the processes
• Systematic planning skills
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment
• Strong commitment to safety and the environment
• Shutdown Scheduling
• PRONTO experience
• MS Office & Project experience
• WA C class driver’s license
• Relevant trade or engineering qualification.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Salary
• Annual incentive based on company performance, paid in cash or cash/share combination
• Career growth opportunities
• Great accommodation and recreational facilities
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Community Leave
• Take a front row seat in the sustainable energy transformation!

WHAT WE STAND FOR

• Great people
• Think, do, achieve
• Safety matters
• Quality products
• Valuing our partners
• Making a difference in the world

PROMOTING DIVERSITY

Pilbara Minerals recognises that talented people come from diverse backgrounds, who can contribute to our successes in different ways.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly recommend women and Australian indigenous people to apply.

As part of our recruitment process, we require proof of COVID-19 vaccination(s) in line with the recently announced government mandate, a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen and a National Police Clearance.

Short listing for this role will commence immediately.

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

Interested to learn more about Pilbara Minerals or registering for future opportunities visit our website www.pilbaraminerals.com.au