Mechanical Technician

LUKA RESOURCES; Eneabba; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New camp accommodation and facilities

Job summary

Iluka Resources is seeking experienced Mechanical Technicians to join the Eneabba Rare Earths Refinery in Western Australia. Reporting to the Maintenance Coordinator, you will commission and ramp up new mechanical systems, perform preventive and corrective maintenance, and help ensure safe, reliable plant operations.

This role requires a Mechanical Fitter trade qualification, solid fault-finding skills, ability to read technical drawings, and experience with fixed plant equipment.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Fitter trade qualification required.
• Experience maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing fixed plant equipment in an industrial, processing or mining environment.
• Experience commissioning, servicing, aligning and overhauling mechanical equipment, including pumps, valves, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Strong fault-finding, diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, equipment drawings and hydraulic circuit diagrams.
• Experience with condition monitoring techniques, including vibration analysis and oil sampling (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Commission and start up new mechanical equipment and systems, supporting testing, inspections and operational readiness activities.
• Inspect, service, maintain, troubleshoot and repair fixed plant equipment, including pumps, valves, hydraulics, evaporators, mixers, settlers, thickeners, pneumatics and associated processing equipment.
• Perform preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability and plant availability.
• Apply isolations, permits to work and safe maintenance practices while carrying out maintenance activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, reliability and operational performance.
• Record accurate maintenance history in SAP and complete quality handovers with operational and maintenance teams.

Skills

Fault-finding

Diagnostic skills

Problem-solving

Reading drawings

Safety-consciousness

Education

Mechanical Fitter trade qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Join Australia's first fully integrated rare earths refinery Site-based, Eneabba, WA Iluka Resources is a leading global producer of critical minerals, zircon and high-grade titanium dioxide feedstocks. In partnership with the Australian Government, Iluka is developing Australia's first fully integrated rare earths refinery at Eneabba in Western Australia's Mid-West. The refinery will produce both light and heavy separated rare earth oxides, supporting diversified global supply chains for minerals essential to defence, renewable energy, anything with an electric motor, robotics and advanced technologies.

About the role

We are seeking experienced Mechanical Technicians and Advanced Mechanical Technicians to join our team at the Eneabba Rare Earths Refinery. Reporting to the Maintenance Coordinator, you will help commission and ramp up the refinery, establishing reliable mechanical systems and maintenance practices that support safe and efficient operations. As the plant transitions into steady-state production, you will perform preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance across a wide range of fixed plant equipment, supporting safe, compliant, reliable and efficient plant operation. Your work will be critical in maximising equipment reliability, plant availability and operational performance. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the refinery's future, with new camp accommodation and facilities provided.

Key responsibilities

• Commission and start up new mechanical equipment and systems, supporting testing, inspections and operational readiness activities
• Inspect, service, maintain, troubleshoot and repair fixed plant equipment, including pumps, valves, hydraulics, evaporators, mixers, settlers, thickeners, pneumatics and associated processing equipment
• Perform preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability and plant availability
• Apply isolations, permits to work and safe maintenance practices while carrying out maintenance activities
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, reliability and operational performance
• Record accurate maintenance history in SAP and complete quality handovers with operational and maintenance teams

About you

• A Mechanical Fitter trade qualification
• Experience maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing fixed plant equipment in an industrial, processing or mining environment
• Experience commissioning, servicing, aligning and overhauling mechanical equipment, including pumps, valves, hydraulics and pneumatics
• Strong fault-finding, diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• The ability to read and interpret technical manuals, equipment drawings and hydraulic circuit diagrams
• Experience with condition monitoring techniques, including vibration analysis and oil sampling, is advantageous
• White Card, Forklift, Elevating Work Platform, Working at Heights, Non-slewing crane, Confined Space and Dogman qualifications or licences
• Previous SAP maintenance experience is highly desirable
• A strong commitment to safety, procedural discipline, equipment reliability and teamwork

What we offer

We are committed to upholding our Business Values, supporting equal opportunities, gender equality and cultural diversity. If you share our values of Integrity, Respect, Courage, Accountability and Collaboration, you have the skills and experience to help us succeed and deliver sustainable value. Applications close: 16 October 2026 “We respect and encourage diversity in a workforce that reflects our communities.”

lluka Resources is a global critical minerals company with over 70 years' industry experience in exploration, project development, mining, processing, marketing and rehabilitation. The company's objective is to deliver sustainable value. We are a leading producer of zircon and high grade titanium dioxide feedstocks, rutile and synthetic rutile. We are also set to become a globally material supplier of separated rare earth oxides, via the company's development of Australia's first fully integrated rare earths refinery at Eneabba, in Western Australia. As an international supplier of critical minerals, Iluka’s products are used in an array of applications including technology, construction, medical, lifestyle and industrial uses. As the world moves towards a smarter, safer and sustainable future, 0ur high quality products are increasing in demand. Headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, Iluka is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Our people are the foundation of our business and are vital to our success now and into the future. We offer an empowering and inclusive work environment. Whether you are working at one of our welcoming sites or corporate offices, you have the opportunity to build strong connections and truly belong.