Technician - Weir

Facility Technician

Weir Minerals
Clayton, VIC
Onsite

We’re seeking a skilled Facility Technician to join our team and contribute to the efficient operation of our mineral processing facilities at the Weir Technical Centre in Clayton, Victoria.

This role is ideal for someone with mechanical skills such as basic fabrication, usage of hand and power tools and fitting skills for basic equipment maintenance, that is also interested in expanding their skill set.

You will perform routine testing, analysis and maintenance activities on Weir equipment and pilot plant test rigs for processing of mineral slurries. Equipment includes but is not limited to hydrocyclones, slurry pumps, slurry pipelines, mixers, thickeners, decanter centrifuges, filter press and other equipment.

If you’re ready to make a difference in mineral processing and contribute to our success, apply today

Key Responsibilities:

• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

• Review test plans.

• Carry out equipment and pilot plant test work, collect test results and produce tabulated data for review by engineers.

• Prepare samples and carry out laboratory test work such as particle size analysis and rheological characterization.

• Equipment handling including set up and installation of new equipment.

• Management and handling of materials that enter the WTC. This is carried out in accordance with acceptable Weir Minerals materials handling and management procedures with all documentation of site materials being administered in a manner that documentation is available at all times.

• Contributes to preparing proposals for improving safety and efficiency

• Receptive to training and learning new skills on the job.

• Able to adapt flexibly to changes in equipment and test rig configurations for different applications.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years of relevant industry experience.

• Proven experience with basic metal fabrication is desirable.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role.

Why choose Weir:
Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

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