Heavy Duty Mechanic

About Tronox

Tronox is a fully integrated titanium minerals producer and pigment manufacturer. Across our Australian operations, we extract and process rich mineral sands into a range of valuable products including ilmenite, zircon, rutile and titanium dioxide pigment which are then exported to international markets.

Our sites are part of the global operations of Tronox Limited, the world's leading integrated manufacturer of titanium dioxide

Why join TRONOX?

In return for your commitment, we offer a comprehensive and rewarding package that includes:

• Flexible work arrangements
  , including a 38-hour average workweek with the option of a compressed 9-day fortnight. Hello 3-day weekends
• Celebrate Your Wins:
  Be eligible for the Tronox bonus scheme because your hard work deserves recognition
• Boost your Super:
  Enjoy 13% Superannuation
• Long Service, sooner:
  Early access to Long Service Leave at 5 years (pro-rata)
• Peace of Mind
  : Company paid salary continuance, journey, TPD & life insurances
• More Time for You:
  Top up your holidays with our annual leave purchase program
• Health & Wellness Perks:
  Annual health related programs and benefits
• Extend your learning:
  Access to LinkedIn Learning for professional development

At Tronox, we offer more than just a role—we provide the tools, support, and opportunities to help you achieve your career aspirations.

About The Role:

We are currently seeking a
Heavy Duty Mechanic
to be part of the mining operation at our open cut mineral sands mine at Wonnerup in the picturesque southwest, a stone throw from Busselton.

This position will be offered on a full time, permanent basis, working a 38-hour week compressed into a 9-day fortnight, every second Friday off Hang up the FIFO boots and enjoy every weekend off and be home every night

Please note, there is no camp facility onsite and successful applicants will need to live in the South West region.

You will report to our Maintenance Coordinator and will be responsible for, but not limited to;

• Conducting both routine and complex maintenance and testing procedures on a wide range of plant equipment, including:
• Caterpillar D7R and D10T Dozers
• Modern fleet of Cat 982 XE Production Loaders
• Cat 938 and 950 Loaders
• Performing fault diagnosis, installation, maintenance, and repair tasks across site equipment and infrastructure.
• Servicing and maintaining various diesel-powered fixed plant pumps and trailers.
• Attending to breakdowns and minor works on the small light vehicle (LV) fleet. (Note: All LV servicing is managed off-site.)
• Carrying out general inspections and providing support for plant maintenance as required.
• Strictly adhering to all safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Supporting the production team with maintenance services to ensure efficient and uninterrupted operations.
• Monitoring equipment performance to identify and address potential issues proactively.
• Completing daily, weekly, and shutdown maintenance activities for mobile equipment, wet plant operations, and site services.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A Trade Qualification as a Heavy Diesel Mechanic (Cert III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology or equivalent) with at least 3 years' experience.
• Previous experience working as a heavy diesel mechanic, maintaining fixed and mobile plant in the Mining sector (or similar)
• Proven experience maintaining and repairing heavy mobile plant, trucks, or earthmoving equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and precision.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated strong commitment to safety
• Ability to work independently or as part of a cohesive, multi-trade maintenance team
• Live local to site as there is
  no camp on site.
  Corner of Sues Road & Bussell Highway, Yalyalup W.A

What Next?

Does this role sound like the challenge you are looking for? Click 'apply now" and start your career with Tronox today

Applications close on 14th of September 2025.

Tronox is committed to building and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We encourage all suitable candidates to apply.

Tronox reserves the right to remove the job postings prior to the stated closing date. If you are interested in applying in this position, please submit your application as soon as possible.