Fixed Plant Mechanic - Iron Smelter & Hydrogen Ops (FIFO)

NES Fircroft; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly pay through NES Fircroft

8:6 FIFO roster (days only)

Modern site facilities

Contract-to-permanent potential

Contractor support & events

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a Fixed Plant Mechanical Technician for a mining operation in Western Australia. The role focuses on preventative and corrective maintenance across iron smelter facilities with a strong emphasis on hydraulic systems.

We offer an 8:6 FIFO roster (days only) on a 6-month contract with potential permanency, modern site facilities, and contractor support. A trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter with hydraulic expertise is essential.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter (Certificate III Engineering Mechanical Trade or equivalent).
• Experience with hydraulic fault finding, repairs and maintenance.
• Fixed plant maintenance experience in mining, processing, heavy industrial or similar environments.
• Ability to read hydraulic schematics and technical drawings.
• Safety-focused with proactive attitude and strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance across fixed plant equipment within an Iron Smelter facility.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems including pumps, motors, cylinders, valves and power units.
• Complete inspections, breakdown repairs and equipment fault finding to maximise plant reliability.
• Maintain equipment such as conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, motors, and air/nitrogen cooling systems.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering and Electrical teams while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Hydraulic fault finding

Fixed plant maintenance

Reading hydraulic schematics

Safety mindset

Problem solving

Education

Certificate III Engineering Mechanical Trade

Job description

NES Fircroft is seeking a Fixed Plant Mechanical Technician for a mining operation in Western Australia. The role focuses on preventative and corrective maintenance across iron smelter facilities with a strong emphasis on hydraulic systems.

We offer an 8:6 FIFO roster (days only) on a 6-month contract with potential permanency, modern site facilities, and contractor support. A trade-qualified Mechanical Fitter with hydraulic expertise is essential.