Lubrication Technician

Sedgman; Muswellbrook Shire Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AIA Vitality Program

Job summary

Sedgman is seeking a Lubrication Technician to join our Mount Pleasant site, located near Muswellbrook. Work a 4-day roster with day shifts, enjoying a 3-day weekend while maintaining one of the region's CHPP operations.

You will perform lubrication, condition monitoring, vibration analysis, and collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure reliability and safe operations; prior lubrication experience is preferred but mechanically minded trades are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in mining or heavy industrial environments preferred.
• Lubrication exposure or willingness to move into lubrication.
• Comfort with condition monitoring and data recording.

Responsibilities

• Carry out lubrication and greasing across fixed plant equipment.
• Complete lubrication work orders and preventative tasks.
• Record vibration data as part of monitoring programs.
• Inspect equipment and identify potential issues early.
• Troubleshoot lubrication-related problems with site teams.
• Update lubrication schedules and routes as needed.
• Collaborate with maintenance for safe, efficient operations.

Skills

Lubrication

Condition monitoring

Vibration analysis

Maintenance

Field work

Reporting systems

Job description

Sedgman is seeking a Lubrication Technician to join our growing team at Mount Pleasant.

Located just 2.5km from Muswellbrook, Mount Pleasant offers a modern CHPP operation and a strong community feel, with the majority of employees living and working locally.

Working a 4-day roster with day shifts only, you'll enjoy a 3-day weekend every week while playing a key role in maintaining one of the region's leading coal handling and preparation plants.

This is an opportunity to work alongside an experienced Lubrication Technician while building your skills across lubrication and condition monitoring activities.

What you'll be doing:

• Carrying out lubrication and greasing activities across fixed plant equipment.
• Completing assigned lubrication work orders and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Collecting and recording vibration analysis data as part of condition monitoring programs.
• Conducting routine inspections and identifying equipment issues before they become failures.
• Troubleshooting lubrication-related issues and supporting plant reliability.
• Reviewing and updating lubrication schedules, routes and quantities where required.
• Working closely with site maintenance teams to support safe and efficient operations.

What we're looking for:

• Experience working in mining, CHPP, heavy industrial, manufacturing or similar operational environments.
• Previous lubrication experience is highly regarded; however, mechanically minded tradespeople looking to move into lubrication are encouraged to apply.
• Exposure to condition monitoring or vibration analysis would be beneficial.
• Physically fit and comfortable working in a field-based environment involving extensive walking.
• Current driver's licence and ability to travel to site as required.
• Comfortable using computer-based reporting and maintenance systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and report equipment defects or emerging issues.

• 3-day weekend every week with a 4-day roster.
• Work with modern plant and equipment in a well-established CHPP operation.
• Join a stable, long-term operation with a growing asset base.
• Work alongside experienced site maintenance professionals.
• Be part of a supportive team that values safety, reliability and continuous improvement.
• Career development opportunities within a global resources and minerals processing business.
• Access to the AIA Vitality Program, including health and wellbeing rewards.

What Next?

If you're an experienced Lubrication Technician, or a mechanically minded tradesperson looking to move into lubrication and condition monitoring, we'd love to hear from you.

Sedgman is an equal opportunity employer - we support diversity in the workplace and a culture where employees can reach their full potential by feeling respected, included, and heard.