Mechanical Technical Writer

1 week ago


Perth, Australia Karara Mining Ltd Full time

With an expected mine life of 30+ years, it will underpin a long-term iron ore business and provide sustainable benefits to the regional community in which we operate. The operation includes a large open pit mine, complex ore processing and beneficiation plant and significant infrastructure and logistics networks.

We are seeking a qualified and capable **Mechanical Technical Writer** to join our site Mechanical Maintenance and Engineering team. The Technical Writer is responsible for compiling and updating Detailed Job Plans (DJP) to assist trades people in the field to safely and efficiently execute works to a high standard assisting in plant reliability/availability and reduction of costs.

This role is a critical part of the Maintenance team that requires a self-motivated person to ensure technical detail in all documentation is to a high standard ensuring all safety aspects are incorporated.

This role operates on an **8 days on 6 days off** day shift roster.

**Key responsibilities;**
- Work in both office and in the field environment compiling information to complete technical documentation to the required standard
- Proactively contribute to improving operational systems and procedures
- Scope job locations identifying specific permits that are required to be included in the DJP and for the task
- Review the job scope identifying and preparing a DJP if required ensuring quality assurance standards and specifications are incorporated into the DJP
- Compile detailed job plans, in a realistic, uncomplicated format for utilisation in the field ensuring the information is concise and able to be followed
- Incorporate the OEM maintenance manuals along with in field observations to compile a robust DJP
- Ensure that all DJP’s are reviewed and updated as required when additional infield comments for improvement are received
- Develop Work Instructions on request for Maintenance notifications and task lists in a timely and consistent manner

**Essential requirements;**
- A Trade qualification in a Mechanical field
- WA ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence
- Prior experience in technical document writing and document formatting
- Computer literacy with previous experience in CMMS Maintenance Systems (SAP preferred)
- Demonstrated ability in the MS Office suite of programs
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail
- National Police Clearance
- Permanent work rights in Australia

***The Karara lifestyle**

Being only a short commute (45 minutes) from Perth to our purpose-built airstrip at Karara. Our Family friendly rosters provide the opportunity for you to spend more time at home and less time travelling. The mid-west offers a more temperate climate than other iron ore mining regions in the Pilbara region. The Karara village offers high quality amenities with permanent ensuited rooms for our employees, Weekly department BBQs, 1Gbps Internet Bandwidth on site to enjoy video family face time and internet surfing; an eco-walking/jogging trail in a natural bush setting, as well as swimming pool, mini golf, tennis, cricket, volleyball facilities, refurbished gym and renovated dining and recreational room facilities and wet mess/tavern.


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