Maintenance Technician — Terminal Plant & Operations

Cement Australia Pty Limited

Sydney

On-site

AUD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Cement Australia is seeking a hands-on Plant Technician (Maintainer Operator) to join our Clyde and Glebe Terminals. You will perform preventative maintenance, respond to breakdowns, and support capital projects, while ensuring safe, efficient terminal operations.

The role requires a mechanical trade qualification and at least 3 years in heavy manufacturing or industrial settings, with strong fault-finding and tool skills. SAP/Excel knowledge and a proactive, team-focused mindset are essential.

Qualifications

  • Mechanical trade qualification.
  • 3 years’ experience in a trade-related role within heavy manufacturing or industrial environments.
  • Experience completing preventative and breakdown maintenance.
  • Familiarity with fabrication and installation works.
  • Experience working with small hand and power tools.
  • Basic SAP and Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Experience within bulk materials handling, transport loading/unloading or terminal environments (desirable).
  • Current Confined Space and Working at Heights tickets (desirable).
  • EWP Licence (desirable).

Responsibilities

  • Carry out preventative and planned maintenance across terminal plant and equipment.
  • Respond to breakdowns, troubleshoot faults and complete mechanical repairs to minimise downtime.
  • Complete fabrication, installation and mechanical project work to support capital improvements.
  • Raise maintenance notifications and support planning, scheduling and inventory management.
  • Support rail and ship unloading activities and terminal operations in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Monitor silo capacity and support stock management to maintain supply.
  • Ensure storage, loading and unloading facilities remain available to support customer demand.
  • Maintain strong product quality standards and minimise contamination risks.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and uphold housekeeping standards.
  • Work safely and comply with SHEQ standards, permit systems and isolation procedures.

Skills

Mechanical trade
Fault finding
Maintenance experience
Fabrication
Installation
Tools handling
SAP
Excel
Communication
Continuous improvement
Confined Space
Working at Heights
EWP Licence

Tools

SAP
Excel

Job description

Cement Australia is seeking a hands-on Plant Technician (Maintainer Operator) to join our Clyde and Glebe Terminals. You will perform preventative maintenance, respond to breakdowns, and support capital projects, while ensuring safe, efficient terminal operations.

The role requires a mechanical trade qualification and at least 3 years in heavy manufacturing or industrial settings, with strong fault-finding and tool skills. SAP/Excel knowledge and a proactive, team-focused mindset are essential.

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