A Mechanical Technician needed in Karratha for a permanent role, relocation costs and up to $122'300 per year.

Your new company

My client, a global network of one of the largest ammonia production sites in the world, requires a Mechanical Technician for a permanent role based in Karratha.

Your new role

In your role as a Mechanical Technician, your responsibilities will include:

• Perform predictive, preventive and corrective maintenance and plant modifications related to mechanical equipment and other tasks within skills as allocated by the maintenance co-ordinator.
• Perform other activities as required, utilising gained knowledge, training and experience to meet business needs as required from time to time.
• Ensure allotted work is completed as per work instruction in a tradesperson-like manner under the direction of the maintenance co-ordinator and other technical specialists.
• Coach, mentor and assist apprentices during the course of the daily work.
• Cooperate and liaise with maintenance specialists / reliability engineers to resolve complex problems.
• Record all work data appropriately (such as work history, fault reports, maintenance events, and time confirmations) within the guidelines of the work management system.
• Carry out the shutdown and turnaround maintenance activities, as required and assigned.

What you'll need to succeed

To be considered and to be a success in this role, you will require the following:

• TAFE/ CERT III or IV equivalent or Diploma in mechanical engineering
  
  
• Ideally, 10 years of experience in a similar industry (Petrochemical, Gas Processing or Oil Refining)
• Assemble, disassemble, and test rotating equipment such as pumps, centrifugal compressors, steam turbines, and refrigeration systems.
• Conduct machine train alignment using Laser (ROTALIGN) alignment of rotating equipment, drawing interpretation, and clearance measurements.
• Knowledge of rolling elements and journal bearing (tilting pad) clearances measurement and installation.
• Good computer literacy in software, including SAP and MS Office suite
• Understanding of relevant industry statutory standards and regulations
• Develop and maintain high environmental standards and practices
• Must be fluent in English, written and oral
• Australian/New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary work visa holders are not eligible for this role.

What you'll get in return

My client offers a second to non-salary package of up to $122'300 that will also include:

• Complimentary Karratha housing for duration of employment
• 5 weeks annual leave
• RDO roster (including 16 accrued Rostered Days Off per calendar year)
• $35,000 per annum regional location allowance
• $1,000 annual Health and Wellness allowance
• Annual bonus program with a target of one month's base salary
• $3,000 p.a. electricity/water utility reimbursement
• Flights for yourself and dependents, twice per year, after initial service period

What you need to do now

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