This Electrical and Instrumentation Technician job at PLS (Pilbara Minerals) is a full-time on-site role for licensed sparkies who keep a massive lithium processing plant humming 24/7. You’ll troubleshoot PLCs, HV switching, VSDs, and instrumentation on crushers and conveyors, log work in PRONTO, and help with isolations and mechanical checks. It’s 8:6 FIFO from Perth (8 days on, 6 off), 12-hour shifts. Pay is AU$140,000–$160,000/year + quarterly bonus + share options. You need WA ‘A’ Grade Electrical license, Cert IV Instrumentation, HV ticket, and fixed-plant experience. It’s a high-stakes gig for safety-first techs who like Port Hedland’s red dust and a lithium giant that’s powering the EV boom.
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About Company
PLS owns the world’s largest hard-rock lithium mine at Pilgangoora, 120 km from Port Hedland. 51-200 staff run 24/7 crushing and spodumene concentrate for batteries. They offer FIFO, health allowance, and paid community leave. Check pilbaraminerals.com.au for more. Some plant schematics stay private for IP.
Job Title
Electrical and Instrumentation Technician
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot PLCs, VSDs, instrumentation.
- Do HV switching and isolations.
- Work 8:6 FIFO, 12-hour shifts.
- Log jobs in PRONTO accurate.
- Mechanical checks on gear.
- Keep site clean and safe.
- Report hazards fast.
- Team up for shutdowns.
- Suggest improvements.
- Follow Life Saving Rules.
Requirements
Education
Cert IV Electrical Instrumentation.
Experience
Fixed processing plant.
Qualifications
- WA ‘A’ Grade Electrical license.
- HV switching ticket.
- Working at Heights, Confined Space.
- EWP, CPR, LV Rescue.
- WA C-class license.
Skills
- Fault-find control systems.
- Work safe in heat/dust.
- Use PRONTO and MS Office.
- Stay detail-focused.
- Team player.
Knowledge
- Lithium plant electrics.
- Statutory compliance.
- Isolation procedures.
- Instrumentation calibration.
- Safety culture.
Applicant Location
FIFO from Perth to Pilgangoora (near Port Hedland), WA. Australian work rights only.
Application Procedure
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