Leading Hand Mechanical Fitter - Refinery

Nearheal; Murrin Murrin; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A above industry standard superannum 1

Tools and training development

Job summary

Glencore's Murrin Murrin Operations seeks an experienced Leading Hand Mechanical Fitter to oversee refinery maintenance activities. You will lead a proactive team, manage scheduled and reactive works, ensure safety compliance, and coordinate with production to meet targets.

The role requires proven leadership in a similar mining environment, with Australian recognised Mechanical Fitter qualifications and supervisory credentials. A dynamic, safety‑minded professional will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Hold Australian recognised Mechanical Fitter Qualifications.
• S26 Statutory Supervisor required.
• Certificate IV in leadership and management, basic dogging/rigging, WAH, CSE, LF, and EWP tickets are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Performing planned maintenance, reactive breakdown maintenance and shutdown work across the area.
• Leading teams from 6 to 20 across multiple work fronts.
• Daily entry, creation & reporting of timesheets, hazards and pre-starts for direct employees & contractors.
• Providing a valuable contribution with resource allocation and planning.
• Liaising with production personnel regarding operational requirements and targets.
• Performing the Supervisors role and duties during their absence.

Skills

Team leadership

Education

Australian recognised Mechanical Fitter Qualifications

Tools

Work Area Permit Systems

Job description

Leading Hand Mechanical Fitter - Refinery

Glencore

Murrin Murrin Operations has an opportunity for an experience Mechanical Fitter looking to take the next step in their career in our Refinery Area.

Murrin Murrin Operations is Australia’s largest cobalt producer and a major world producer of nickel. Our Murrin Murrin site in WA’s northern Goldfields is an integrated nickel and cobalt mining and processing operation employing over 1,000 people. We are a diverse, dedicated and driven workforce, building a sustainable business today with a focus on tomorrow.

Murrin Murrin Operations is wholly owned by Glencore, one of the world’s largest globally diversified natural resources companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Glencore employs over 145,000 people operates around 150 operating mining and processing sites, oil production assets and agricultural facilities in over 35 countries.

The Role

This role is a member of a hardworking, proactive and committed team who are responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the Refinery Plant under direction of the Supervisor.

You will be responsible for:

• Performing planned maintenance, reactive breakdown maintenance and shutdown work across the area;
• Leading teams from 6 to 20 across multiple work fronts;
• Daily entry, creation & reporting of timesheets, hazards and pre-starts for direct employees & contractors;
• Providing a valuable contribution with resource allocation and planning; and
• Liaising with production personnel regarding operational requirements and targets.
• Performing the Supervisors role and duties during their absence

About You

This role would suit a motivated; solutions focused and experienced Mechanical Fitter with previous exposure to leading a team. You will also:

• Hold Australian recognised Mechanical Fitter Qualifications;
• S26 Statutory Supervisor required;
• Proven previous experience leading a team in a similar environment;
• Can do attitude, self-driven and determination to achieve goals;
• Prior exposure to working with Work Area Permit Systems; and
• Certificate IV in leadership and management, basic dogging/rigging, WAH, CSE, LF, and EWP tickets are advantageous.

What We Offer

We offer a diverse range of opportunities across our multi-pit mining operations through to our complex and technically challenging hydrometallurgical process plant.

Also on offer:

• A permanent position working directly for Murrin Murrin Operations
• The opportunity to work for a progressive industry leader in nickel mining and processing
• A work environment that prides itself on high safety standards
• A range of health and lifestyle benefits including our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• An excellent team culture with recognition and reward programs
• An attractive variable compensation program that creates a link between individual performance and company success
• The opportunity to take advantage of our impressive 100 kilometres of cycling and running tracks, premium on-site gym facilities with weekly fitness and sport programs
• An above industry standard superannuation contribution of 15%
• A generous private health insurance allowance
• Well established on-the-job training opportunities and development programs to further your technical and leadership skills
• The ability to salary sacrifice flights, parking, super and novated leasing etc.

Perth, Western Australia