Power Station Operator & Maintainer – FIFO Perth

MINERAL RESOURCES LIMITED; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO from Perth

Competitive rates + short-term Incenti

Food provided at site camps

Career progression and training

MinRes MyShare Plan

Employee benefit program

Job summary

Mineral Resources Ltd operates a team delivering power generation and control systems expertise in Western Australia. We are seeking Mechanical Power Station Operator Maintainers to join our permanent, full-time roster with FIFO from Perth, offering on-site training and career progression on the tools and as a leader.

This role follows a 15/13 day shift roster, with on-site responsibilities, safety focus, and opportunities to develop technical and leadership skills within MinRes sites.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience and sound knowledge of power systems and control circuitry.
• Previous experience in running and maintaining Gas reciprocating engines.
• Australian or Australian recognised mechanical trade qualification.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence.
• Construction Induction Card (White 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.

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 site reliability and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Undertake typical housekeeping duties.
• Maintain stock inventory.
• Supervise and support other MRL employees and/or contractors conducting works within the power station.
• Participate in On Call activities when rostered on site, ensuring prompt response to after-hours issues.
• Conduct routine maintenance to site assets as and when required.

Skills

Power systems knowledge

SCADA experience

Gas engines experience

Fault finding ability

Education

Australian recognised mechanical trade qualification

Job description

Mineral Resources Ltd operates a team delivering power generation and control systems expertise in Western Australia. We are seeking Mechanical Power Station Operator Maintainers to join our permanent, full-time roster with FIFO from Perth, offering on-site training and career progression on the tools and as a leader.

This role follows a 15/13 day shift roster, with on-site responsibilities, safety focus, and opportunities to develop technical and leadership skills within MinRes sites.