Electrical & Instrument Technician

New Economy Minerals Jobs; Broken Hill; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13% superannuation

Bonus scheme

Health and wellness benefits

Long service leave (pro‑rata)

Novated leasing

LinkedIn Learning

Annual leave purchase

Job summary

Tronox Limited, Broken Hill in NSW, seeks an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Technician for our mineral separation plant. This permanent full-time role is based on a 9-day fortnight and focuses on maintenance, testing and calibration of fixed plant equipment and instrumentation.

The ideal candidate holds NSW Electrical Qualified Supervisor Certificate, understands AS3000/WHS, and has HV switching, PLC/SCADA, and SAP familiarity.

Qualifications

• NSW Electrical Qualified Supervisor Certificate or ability to obtain.
• Familiar with AS3000 and WHS regulations for mines and petroleum sites.
• Available for on-call roster and after-hours call-outs.
• Industrial, fixed plant or mining electrical background is required.
• HV switching certification and experience.
• Instrumentation and process control experience.
• PLC and SCADA experience.
• Nationally Accredited High Risk Work Licences: dogging, forklift, basic scaffolding, boom-type EWP >11m.
• Familiar with SAP and Microsoft 365.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance, inspection testing and calibration for fixed plant equipment and instrumentation.
• Minimise downtime through fault finding and repair actions.
• Ensure reliability by investigating and preventing recurrence of electrical faults.
• Install and commission modifications to control, instrument and electrical equipment.
• Isolate plant/equipment for maintenance per procedures.
• Participate in team projects and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Fault finding

Instrument control

SCADA experience

PLC experience

On-call availability

SAP familiarity

Education

NSW Electrical Qualified Supervisor Certificate

Tools

SAP

Microsoft 365

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Technician based at our Broken Hill Mineral Separation Plant. This is a permanent full time position, 38 hours per week on a 9 day fortnight., * Conducting maintenance activities, inspection testing and calibration for fixed plant equipment and instrumentation in accordance with Company procedures and operating instructions.

• Minimising downtime through accurate fault finding, investigating and determining repair actions.
• Ensure the reliability and integrity of plant and equipment by investigating and preventing recurrence of electrical/instrument failures.
• Installing and commissioning modifications and design changes to control, instrument and electrical equipment in accordance with standards.
• Utilising SAP to obtain parts and complete documentation/reports as required.
• Isolating plant and equipment for maintenance purposes.
• Participation in team projects and sharing continuous improvement ideas that may enhance maintenance, safety, process and cost reduction.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping and workmanship.

About The Employer

Tronox is the world's leading vertically integrated manufacturer of titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment and other materials that add brightness and durability to products you encounter every day. We are 5,700 people strong, located across six continents and unified by a strong set of values that guide us in our work. At our mines and manufacturing plants, labs and offices, we responsibly transform the earth's resources into products and opportunities that enhance lives. Our vision is to shape a sustainable, thriving world through enriched and refined minerals.

About The Candidate

To be successful in this role you will ideally need to possess:

• Hold a current NSW Electrical Qualified Supervisor Certificate (or have the ability to obtain)
• Familiar with requirements of AS3000 and WHS (Mines and Petroleum Sites) Regulations
• Available to participate in an on-call roster and attend after hours call-outs as required., * Industrial, fixed plant or mining electrical background
• HV Switching Certification and experience
• Instrumentation and process control experience
• PLC and SCADA experience
• Nationally Accredited High Risk Work Licences:
  • Dogging
  • Forklift trucks
  • Basic scaffolding
  • Boom-type EWP >11m
• Familiar with SAP, Microsoft 365, general computer usage.

Work Environment

When you join Tronox, you'll work with brilliant people, close to home and around the world. We offer a dynamic, supportive environment that empowers you to achieve your fullest potential - because we recognise that when you grow, we grow.

• 38-hour week with optional nine-day fortnight (if applicable)
• Eligible for Tronox bonus scheme (if applicable)
• 13% superannuation
• Access long service leave after five years (pro-rata)
• Company-paid salary continuance, journey, TPD and life insurance (if applicable)
• Annual leave purchase program
• Health and wellness benefits
• Novated leasing options
• LinkedIn Learning for professional development
• Inclusive, high-performance culture where people are valued

Opportunity Type

Tronox Limited, Broken Hill, NSW, Trades & Services