Mechanical Maintainer: Plant Breakdowns & Reliability

Tronox

City Of Kwinana

On-site

AUD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

42-hour workweek
Bonus scheme
13% Superannuation
Long service leave (early access at 5y
Salary continuance
Annual leave purchase
Health & wellness programs
LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

Tronox is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join the Recovery (Breakdown) Team at the Kwinana Pigment Plant. You will diagnose faults, perform repairs, and ensure safety and reliability of critical plant equipment in a chemical processing environment.

Reporting to a Recovery Supervisor, you will respond to urgent breakdowns, undertake complex mechanical tasks, and work with a safety‑first mindset to deliver high‑quality maintenance outcomes.

Qualifications

  • Must hold Mechanical Trade Certificate – Fitting.
  • Experience in fault finding and repairs to hydraulic systems.
  • Strong commitment to safety practices.

Responsibilities

  • Reactive maintenance: diagnose faults and resolve issues.
  • Maintain reliability and integrity of plant equipment.
  • Perform preventative maintenance with quality workmanship.
  • Document maintenance activities accurately in systems.
  • Identify hazards and contribute to safety improvements.
  • Collaborate with team and assist operators as needed.
  • Record process information and suggest improvements.

Skills

Fault finding
Safety conscious
Teamwork

Education

Mechanical Trade Certificate – Fitting

Tools

Hydraulic systems

Job description

Tronox is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join the Recovery (Breakdown) Team at the Kwinana Pigment Plant. You will diagnose faults, perform repairs, and ensure safety and reliability of critical plant equipment in a chemical processing environment.

Reporting to a Recovery Supervisor, you will respond to urgent breakdowns, undertake complex mechanical tasks, and work with a safety‑first mindset to deliver high‑quality maintenance outcomes.

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