Fixed Plant Mechanical Technician

**MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 5 X MECHANICAL FITTERS / 5 X BOILERMAKER WELDERS / 5 X MECHANICAL TECHNICIANS / 5 X ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENT TECHNICIANS**

**THE OPPORTUNITY**:
Reporting to the **Mechanical Supervisor**, the **Mechanical Technician / Welding Technician** is responsible for all Fixed Plant Maintenance and assist the Mechanical Leading Hands in an area of trade expertise with allocation and monitoring of daily activities of Technicians. To complete equipment repairs and maintenance to a high standard and to ensure the production plant and utilities operate achieving safe, reliable production within approved budgets.

This is a permanent full-time position which operates on a FIFO 8:6 roster from Perth.

**Key responsibilities include but are not limited to**:

- Completion of daily mechanical maintenance activities to achieve the maintenance plan as directed by the Mechanical Supervisor.
- Troubleshoot machine components to determine causes of failures when required, including gathering of failure evidence for later analysis.
- Ensure all work orders are completed properly to a consistent high quality on our MSERV system.
- Provide information and experience to assistants in their duties.
- Participate in special projects whenever required.
- Maintain punctuality at all times.
- Ensure parts are used properly within the work order task descriptions as intended.
- Ensure all unused parts are returned for credit and placed immediately back to stores warehouse.
- Ensure that on completion of repair, all parts removed are cleaned and tagged with information tags noting the associated work order details.
- Ensure all company tools are returned to the proper area (e.g. tool cabinets, tool storage areas) after use on a daily basis.
- Ensure that the surrounding work area and workshops are maintained in a clean and safe state.
- Raise improvement opportunity ideas with Mechanical Supervisor or Maintenance & Engineering Manager.

**ABOUT YOU**:

- Certificate III Engineering - Mechanical Fitter (Fixed Plant) or Boilermaker Welder
- Fixed plant experience in a energy or oil and gas processing plant environment.
- Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
- Ability to work well in a team in remote areas.
- Strong commitment towards safety and quality.
- Motivated and hard working with a professional attitude.
- Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
- Ability to work well in a team in remote areas.
- Strong commitment towards safety and quality.
- Root Cause Analysis experience.
- CMMS experience and MS Office skills highly regarded.
- Current WA Driver’s licence.
- Willingness to undertake a full site medical and provide a current National Police Clearance

**WHAT WE OFFER**

Great people and culture are at the heart of our great Australian Company. We offer a supportive working environment, that is dynamic and purpose-driven. Our people want to be part of something bigger, they think differently and for themselves. Our growth provides an opportunity to secure a future in an industry that has momentum and ambition, as well as:

- Excellent remuneration package
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Community Leave
- Career progression
- Great accommodation and recreational facilities
- Take a front row seat in the sustainable energy transformation

**WHAT WE STAND FOR**
- Great people
- Think, do, achieve
- Safety matters
- Quality products
- Valuing our partners
- Making a difference in the world

**PROMOTING DIVERSITY**

Astes Field Services recognizes that talented people come from diverse backgrounds, who can contribute to our successes in different ways. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly recommend women and Australian indigenous people to apply.

**OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS**

As part of our recruitment process, we require a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen and a National Police Clearance.

Short listing for this role will commence immediately.

**We respectfully request agencies not to forward unsolicited resumes unless requested.**

Headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, Australian Sustainable Thermal Energy Solutions Pty Ltd (ASTES) is a diversified industrial company committed to providing sustainable industrial solutions. Our international operations span manufacturing, sourcing, distribution, and comprehensive operations and maintenance services.

Astes Field Service Division is dedicated to providing specialized maintenance services across various critical industries, including energy, oil and gas, mining, and general process sectors.

The company’s extensive range of services encompasses everything from general and technical labour to comprehensive project management, ensuring that all aspects of rotating plant operations and maintenance are expertly handled.

Astes Field Service excels in delivering engineering services and supplying essential fixed plant and equipment, making us a trusted partner for clients seeking reliability and excellence in m