Fixed Plant Fitter

Fitter – Fixed Plant

Mount Gibson Iron Limited is an established independent Australian producer of premium quality direct shipping iron ore (DSO) with assets in the Kimberley and Mid-West regions of Western Australia.

Mount Gibson’s flagship operation is the Koolan Island mine, located approximately 140km north of Derby in the Buccaneer Archipelago in the Kimberley. The mine is Australia’s highest-grade producer of direct-shipping grade hematite, with an average Ore Reserve grade of 65.5% Fe.

Here at Mount Gibson, we are committed to investing in your development to help you reach your full potential.  We offer a unique work experience with supportive management and career opportunities.

About the role :

We are seeking an experienced Fixed Plant Fitter at our Koolan Island Operation for a permanent position on a 7 Days On / 7 Days Nights / 7 Day Off (12-hour day) roster from Perth, Broome or Derby.

Reporting directly to the Crushing Supervisor, the primary focus of this role is working as part of the Crushing Plant and Ship-loading team to support operations by providing safe and efficient fitting maintenance work on equipment including bulk material conveyors, vibrating feeders, crushers, stackers, screens and ship-loading facilities.

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Mechanical repairs to Koolan Island crushing and ship loading infrastructure, including but not limited to :
• Bulk conveyors
• Crushers
• Vibrating feeders
• Stackers, screens
• Ship loaders.
• Refurbishment and / or installation of conveyor pulleys, chutes, conveyor drives, belts and general mechanical components associated with ore processing and transport.
• Ensure that the fixed plant equipment is operating within specified tolerances for that equipment and where necessary carry out adjustments as per Work Instructions to achieve this.
• Assist with other maintenance and repair activities on an as instructed basis.
• Inspecting the workplace to identify and correct hazards and equipment failures
• Conducting and maintaining good housekeeping of fixed plant and work areas.
• Undertake as required condition monitoring, sampling, testing and other product an work quality control activities.
• Use of computerised maintenance systems (Pronto) including time confirmations, raising notifications and closing of work orders.
• Assist with shipping activities as instructed :
• Berthing and Warping of vessel including heaving lines and communicating with ship’s crew / line boat.
• Assist other departments within competency.
• Act as MGI‘s team leader liaison for contractor crews performing specific scopes of work within the crushing and ship loading areas within skill set.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need :

• Minimum 2 years demonstrated recent and relevant experience in a similar position & mining processing plant.
• Mechanical fitting trade qualifications recognised within Western Australia.
• Current HR Driver’s license.
• Forklift Ticket – desirable.
• EWP – desirable.
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills, and the ability to carry out instructions.
• Exposure to a computerised maintenance management system.
• Ability to work closely in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work to deadlines and to meet specified target.
• Working at heights certification
• Confined space certification

Your career with Mount Gibson Iron :

At Mount Gibson Iron, our values - Safety – Courage – Agility – Integrity – Respect, are at the centre of everything we do and to guide us with the behaviours expected and attitudes of our employees

Including your rewarding career, Mount Gibson Iron Offers :

• Financial rewards linked to individual performance and business performance
• Health Insurance Allowance
• Group Income Protection and Life Insurance
• Professional development (internal and external)
• A range of salary sacrificing options
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite gymnasium, pool, recreational activities and even the ability to go fishing!
• A chance to work on an island in the Buccaneer Archipelago!

Mount Gibson Iron recognises strength in diversity and actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Women, the LGBTI+ community and people from different cultural backgrounds .

At Mount Gibson “To succeed we do the essential things well”

Shortlisting for this role will commence immediately.

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Learn more about Mount Gibson Iron through our Career Page –

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