Maintenance Technician

2 months ago


Kalgoorlie Boulder, Australia Lynas Rare Earths Full time

Lynas Rare Earths has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Fitter at our Kalgoorlie Rare Earth Processing Facility (REPF).

In the final stages of commissioning, the Kalgoorlie REPF is a key strategic platform for critical mineral production, blending pyrometallurgical and hydrometallurgical process in the one mineral processing plant.

  • A residential living lifestyle with family friendly roster. This is not a FIFO role.
  • Play a pivotal role to help ensure safe and efficient operation of our brand new plant
  • A sustainable business with products used in many future facing applications including electronics, wind turbines and hybrid and electric vehicles
  • Be home every night with a quick commute to work each day.

The Opportunity:

We’re looking for a safety focused and target driven Maintenance Technician (fixed plant fitter) wanting to join us on our journey. Construction of our new plant is close to completion, and you will have the opportunity to be directly involved in the final stages of plant commissioning and supporting operational readiness as the plant takes shape.

After commissioning, this role will then work on maintaining and optimizing the plant to improve its performance.

This position is being offered on a 7/7 12-hour shift roster (Dayshift, Dayshift, Nightshift pattern), Kalgoorlie residential.

You will be responsible for:

  • Assisting in plant commissioning
  • Participating in developing maintenance strategies for new plant and equipment
  • Ensuring risks are identified and managed and a safe working environment is maintained
  • Providing maintenance support to the operation
  • Working closely with site Mechanical Engineers for equipment reliability checks
  • Assisting the team with reliability of all site equipment
  • Undertaking projects to optimise plant performance.

To be successful you will have the following:

  • Prior experience in mining or heavy industrial environment
  • Relevant Australian-recognised mechanical fitting Trade certification
  • West Australian C Class Manual Drivers License (minimum)
  • Current High Risk Forklift, EWP, CN tickets (desirable)
  • Unwavering approach to safety
  • Experience on various types of pumps, valves, gearboxes and agitators
  • Understanding of lubrication activities, such as oil and grease types
  • ability to follow lubrication schedules, carry out oil sampling and analysis
  • Condition monitoring experience (desirable)
  • Hydraulic and pneumatic experience (desirable)
  • Basic level of computer skills (MS Word and Excel)
  • Full Australian working rights
  • Must reside locally within the Goldfields region for our residential site, or be willing to relocate
  • Maintain facial hair/jewellery to be able to pass a respirator fit test as per AS 1715:2009.

Why join us?

Lynas Rare Earths is an ethical and environmentally responsible producer of rare earth materials, with our deposit being one of the highest-grade Rare-Earth deposits in the world, boasting a mine life of 20+ years.

Our people work in an environment where safety is always the first priority. You will work as part of a smaller team so you can expect to build strong relationships with your colleagues, whilst also being trained and developed in your career.

Benefits include:

  • Stability - Kalgoorlie plant has a 20+ year mine life
  • Remote Housing Allowance for our residential Kalgoorlie site
  • Salary continuance scheme and life insurance (through Superannuation)
  • Continual development and ability to expand your career
  • Salary Sacrifice options

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately.

We welcome and encourage applications from women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTIQA+ community, mature workers, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds. Lynas acknowledges First Nations people as and respects their unique relationship with the land and sea, their culture, spiritual tradition and stories.



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