Mechanical Power Station Operator Maintainer | 15:13 Roster | Various Sites

Mineral Resources; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO from Perth

Competitive rates with incentive

Site meals provided

Career progression

Employee benefit program

Job summary

Mineral Resources Ltd is seeking experienced Mechanical Power Station Operator Maintainers for permanent full-time roles. Roles operate on a 15/13 day shift roster, with FIFO from Perth.

Competitive rates, site meals provided by MinRes chefs (where applicable), and clear opportunities for progression are offered. Key responsibilities include running gas reciprocating engines, monitoring SCADA systems, performing routine maintenance, supervising staff, and supporting on-call rosters.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to safety and ability to work autonomously in remote locations.
• Australian or Australian-recognised mechanical trade qualification.
• Current Australian Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain gas reciprocating engines and power generation equipment.
• Operate instrumentation and process control systems.
• Undertake routine inspections and maintenance on the power station ancillary equipment.
• Monitor power station operations via SCADA and other software-based systems.
• Participate in on-call activities when rostered on site.
• Conduct routine maintenance to site assets as required.

Skills

Power systems knowledge

Fault finding

Autonomy

Safety consciousness

Education

Mechanical trade qualification

Tools

SCADA

Gas engines

Job description

The Opportunity

Mineral Resources Ltd (ASX: MIN) is a leading diversified resources company with extensive operations in lithium, iron ore, energy and mining services across Western Australia. We are a growing industry leader on the back of our desire to think differently, navigate challenging operating landscapes and seize new opportunities.

MinRes Energy are seeking experienced Mechanical Power Station Operator Maintainers to join our team.

These roles are Permanent full time positions and can allow you to grow your skill set with on-site training and the opportunity to develop your career on the tools and as a leader. This role will be a 15/13, day shift only roster, FIFO out of Perth.

What we offer:

• Full-time permanent positions
• FIFO from Perth
• Competitive rates – plus short-term incentive program
• Industry-leading food provided at MinRes site camps – run by MinRes’ own chefs! (N/A for client sites)
• Opportunity for career progression and training
• Access to MinRes employee benefit program – including MinRes MyShare Plan

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain gas reciprocating engines and power generation equipment
• Operate instrumentation and process control systems
• Undertake routine inspections and maintenance on the power station ancillary equipment
• Monitor power station operations via SCADA and other software-based systems, ensuring that the site is operating as required, including identifying any short- or long-term plant reliability issues, or improvement opportunities that may be present
• Undertake typical housekeeping duties
• Maintain stock inventory
• Supervise and support other MRL employees and/or contractors conducting works within the power station, ensuring MRL HSE policies and procedures are being adhered to
• Participate in On Call activities when rostered on site, ensuring prompt response is given to any issue that may arise after hours
• Conduct routine maintenance to site assets as and when required

What is required:

• Demonstrated commitment to safety
• Ability to work autonomously in remote location areas
• Extensive experience and sound knowledge of power systems and control circuitry
• Previous experience in running and maintaining Gas reciprocating engines
• A high standard of fault finding and trouble-shooting ability
• Australian or Australian recognised mechanical trade qualification
• Current Australian Driver's License
• HRWL (DG, RB, CN, WP) (highly desirable)
• Construction Induction Card
• Working at Heights, Confined Space and Gas Testing (desirable)
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)
• Ability to meet pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening requirements.

About Our Process

At Mineral Resources, we are committed to employing individuals who align with our values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicant’s suitability for a role including reference checks, Australian work rights, national police checks, pre-employment medical, and or drug alcohol testing.

Mineral Resources Limited is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.