Nitrates Plant Mechanical Technician – Uptime & Reliability

Orica Limited; Hexham; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Orica Limited is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician for our Kooragang Island facility in NSW. The role focuses on frontline mechanical maintenance across three nitric acid and related plants, balancing capital works with ongoing operations to ensure high plant uptime.

You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, monitor condition, and drive improvements to eliminate failures while ensuring safety and compliance in a continuously operating chemical environment.

Qualifications

• Strong safety culture and commitment to environmental, health and safety standards.
• Trade qualification as Mechanical Fitter/Machinist required.
• Experience with plant shutdowns and mechanical maintenance in chemical or heavy engineering environments.
• Experience with high-speed rotating machinery, valves and piping.

Responsibilities

• Provide frontline mechanical maintenance to maximize plant uptime and reliability.
• Perform planned maintenance, condition monitoring and preventative routines.
• Identify root causes of recurring failures and implement modifications.
• Maintain rotating equipment, conveyors, materials handling equipment, valves and piping.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and safety standards.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to achieve goals.

Education

Mechanical Fitter/Machinist Trade Qualification

Tools

SAP CMMS

Job description

Orica Limited is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician for our Kooragang Island facility in NSW. The role focuses on frontline mechanical maintenance across three nitric acid and related plants, balancing capital works with ongoing operations to ensure high plant uptime.

You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, monitor condition, and drive improvements to eliminate failures while ensuring safety and compliance in a continuously operating chemical environment.