Composite Technician - FRP/Plastic Piping, 9-Day Fortnight

Tronox Limited; Shire Of Harvey; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

13% superannuation

Long service leave

Health benefits

Novated leasing

Learning & development

Job summary

Tronox Limited is seeking an experienced Composite Technician to join the Australind maintenance team in WA. The role focuses on plastic welding, fibreglass fabrication, and support for the TiO2 refinery’s fixed plant maintenance.

The successful candidate will fabricate and install FRP piping and vessels, work with PVC/PP/ABS plastics, and contribute to daily, weekly, and shutdown maintenance tasks while upholding strict engineering safety standards.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Engineering - Composites Trade (highly regarded).
• Demonstrated experience in plastic welding and fibreglass fabrication, maintenance and repairs.
• Experience in maintaining a complex fixed plant environment with safety and compliance standards (highly desirable).
• Strong commitment to safe work practices and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently and within a multi-trade maintenance team.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication, modification and repair of FRP piping and vessels per site standards.
• Measuring, fabrication and installation of plastic process pipework (PVC, polypropylene, ABS).
• Fabrication of sheet components using FRP and other plastics.
• Involvement in daily, weekly and shutdown maintenance tasks.

Skills

Plastic welding

Fibreglass fabrication

Maintenance experience

Safety compliance

Independent worker

Education

Certificate III in Engineering - Composites Trade

Tools

FRP layup techniques

Job description

Tronox Limited is seeking an experienced Composite Technician to join the Australind maintenance team in WA. The role focuses on plastic welding, fibreglass fabrication, and support for the TiO2 refinery’s fixed plant maintenance.

The successful candidate will fabricate and install FRP piping and vessels, work with PVC/PP/ABS plastics, and contribute to daily, weekly, and shutdown maintenance tasks while upholding strict engineering safety standards.