Site-based Mechanical Technician – Rare Earths Refinery

Iluka Resources; Eneabba; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New camp accommodation

Facilities provided

Job summary

Iluka Resources is seeking experienced Mechanical Technicians to join the Eneabba Rare Earths Refinery project. You will commission and ramp up the refinery, establish reliable mechanical systems, and support safe, efficient operations.

As the plant moves to steady-state production, you will perform preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance across fixed plant equipment, ensuring reliability and availability while adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Mechanical trade qualification with hands-on experience in fixed plant equipment.
• Experience maintaining, servicing and repairing pumps, valves, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and electrical/hydraulic drawings.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Commission and start up new mechanical equipment and systems; support testing and readiness.
• Inspect, service, maintain and repair fixed plant equipment.
• Perform preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance to improve reliability and availability.
• Apply isolations, permits to work and safe maintenance practices.
• Record accurate maintenance history in SAP and handover to operations.

Skills

Mechanical Fitter trade qualification

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Fault finding

Read technical manuals

Education

Mechanical trade qualification (Fitter)

Safety/certifications (LOTO/WH&S)

Tools

SAP maintenance

Vibration analysis

Oil sampling

Job description

Iluka Resources is seeking experienced Mechanical Technicians to join the Eneabba Rare Earths Refinery project. You will commission and ramp up the refinery, establish reliable mechanical systems, and support safe, efficient operations.

As the plant moves to steady-state production, you will perform preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance across fixed plant equipment, ensuring reliability and availability while adhering to safety standards.