Title Plumber

About Us

Atlas Iron is an Australian owned Iron Ore company, mining and exporting direct shipping ore from its operations in WA’s Pilbara Region. Between our Mt Webber, Sanjiv Ridge and Miralga Creek Operations we are expanding into exciting new areas for the future. To support our expanding Operations, we are seeking applications for an outstanding tradesperson to make a difference in our growing team

About the role

Reporting into the Supervisor Maintenance, the primary purpose of the role is to provide preventative and reactive maintenance, servicing, repairs and installation of all plumbing systems primarily associated with non-process and de-watering infrastructure across all Atlas Iron operational sites. The role will be working in the Pilbara on a FIFO roster of 8 days on / 6 days off.   

Main responsibilities of the role include:

• Maintenance, servicing, repairs and installation of all plumbing systems, including Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants, Waste Water Treatment Plants (WWTP), site buildings and camp buildings primarily associated with non-process infrastructure.
• Installing, maintaining, servicing and repairing of all de-watering infrastructure across all Atlas Iron operational sites.
• Ensure timely safe completion of work requests and other works scheduled by your supervisor. 
• Participate in the weekly planning and scheduling meetings to ensure alignment and commitment to resources in the work schedule. 
• Monitor personal performance against schedule and KPI’s.  
• Manage contractor performance to the required standards and specifications for the work being completed. 
• Conduct works and maintain performance to ensure that all work is completed to the correct standard. 
• Creation and completion of MEX work orders to ensure end-to-end process compliance and history of asset works is recorded. 
• Assess and recommend plant, tool, equipment, and material initiatives with a focus on cost effective solutions and operational improvements. 
• Supervise contractors as required including but not limited to, Pre-starts, SWP’s, hazard reports, toolboxes.  
• Identify cost saving initiatives in the field and raise with supervisor to assess feasibility. 
• Provide a continuous improvement approach with the desire to establish a legacy of best practice systems, processes, and procedures. 
• Ensure stock take of critical infrastructure spares is performed regularly and required parts are available. 
• Evaluate optimal work practices to foster ongoing improvements in productivity
• Perform other reasonable tasks and duties as directed by your Supervisor.

About you

You will be a dynamic, self-starter with plenty of enthusiasm and align with our Values of Excellence, Indomitable Spirit, Win-Win, Agility, and Trust. You will be an individual who can think outside the box, have an eye for detail with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Minimum 5 years’ trade experience within the Mining Industry.
• Trade Certificate in Plumbing and Gas Fitting. 
• Certificate III in Water Industry Operations is desirable. 
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of water treatment facilities and knowledge of relevant drinking water regulations and risk management processes.   
• Proven experience within remote mining environments. 
• Knowledge in dewatering infrastructure maintenance and operation. 
• Basic Microsoft office skills, namely Word and Excel
• Physically fit to work in hot/dry conditions. 
• Hold a current C drivers licence. MR/HR highly desirable.  
• High Risk licences highly desirable (Fork lift, W@H’s, Hiab, Confined space). 

About Joining

Atlas Iron provides a competitive remuneration package including attractive incentive programs, flexible work arrangements, genuine fun friendly team culture, and career development opportunities. The average tenure of its staff pays testament to the excellent team culture. Join a growing company, where you can make a difference

Atlas Iron offers an array of opportunities to great employees – there has never been a better time to join.

Atlas is an equal opportunity employer, and we endeavour to attract and retain a diverse workforce. We encourage females, Aboriginal Australians, those identifying as LGBTIQ+, people of all ages and culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.

Interested to learn more about Atlas Iron? Visit www.atlasiron.com.au.