Mechanical Technician
Job Description
About Orica
At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.
It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.
About the role
We are delighted to announce that an opportunity exists for a Mechanical Technician at our flagship Yarwun manufacturing site located in Gladstone, Queensland. This role reports to Superintendent - Maintenance Execution and the successful candidates will be a valued member of a dynamic, diverse and supportive team.
Orica Yarwun manufactures nitric acid, ammonium nitrate and sodium cyanide products which are used in mining, infrastructure, agriculture, and water industries locally, nationally and internationally. Orica has operated at Yarwun for over 30 years and is committed to the health and safety of employees and minimising the impact of our manufacturing activities on the community and the environment.
The core focus of this role will be maintaining and driving the optimal maintenance plan to maximise plant efficiency and asset utilisation with your team of professionals in maintenance.
The role requires a dedicated and highly collegiate team member to ensure the safe and efficient functionality of the plant. As a 24/7 manufacturing plant, the Mechanical Technician will need to balance maintenance activities and the demands of maintaining ongoing operations and customer supply.
What you will be doing
• Ensuring plant, equipment repairs, modifications and monitoring occur within health and safety guidelines;
• Investigating, analysing and determining root causes of mechanical plant failures;
• Coordinating and communicating with Planners, E&I Technicians, Engineers and Operations to complete and resolve both planned and unplanned maintenance activities;
• Participating in pre-shut-down work scoping and shut-down facilitation execution;
• Providing direction and control of breakdown work to ensure maximum output;
• Conducting maintenance tasks within a rigid planning and clearance to work system;
• Ensuring maintenance budget expenditure is targeted to the right plant and equipment to obtain maximum value.
What you will bring
• Mechanical Fitter and Turner Trade Qualification is required;
• Maintenance experience in a heavy industry/continuous manufacturing environment;
• Communication and coordination skills to work with engineering and operational teams;
• Dogger, basic rigger, forklift etc. experience/licenses are nice to have;
• Sound systems and administration skills to maintain our Maintenance Management System in SAP;
• Knowledge of maintenance methods e.g. preventative, predictive, condition monitoring;
• Ability to investigate problems, determine and implement root cause corrections; and
• Model resilience and flexibility; adapts well to new circumstances and adversity.
What we offer
As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.
You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.
We respect and value all
Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.