Mechanical Fitter - Strategy and Improvement Focus

We are seeking a motivated and forward-thinking Mechanical Fitter to join the Ore Leach Maintenance team. This role goes beyond traditional maintenance duties and plays a key part in driving reliability improvements, supporting capital initiatives, and contributing to long-term maintenance strategies across the plant.

The successful candidate will work closely with Supervisors, Coordinators, and Superintendents to identify improvement opportunities, reduce downtime, and enhance asset performance, while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and cost control.

Key Requirements

• Trade qualified Mechanical Fitter
• Experience in fixed plant maintenance within mining or processing environments
• Strong understanding of reliability principles and continuous improvement practices
• Exposure to SAP or similar maintenance management systems
• Ability to contribute to budgeting, planning, and capital project development
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Actively contribute to Ore Leach improvement strategies and critical equipment plans (CFP)
• Identify and implement improvement opportunities to increase plant uptime and efficiency
• Assist in developing and reviewing Safe Work Instructions (SWIs) and maintenance procedures

Capital & Budget Support

• Assist in the development of Capital Approval Requests (CARs) and improvement justifications
• Provide input into maintenance budgets, cost-saving initiatives, and forecasting

Systems & Documentation

• Utilise SAP for work order management, history tracking, and planning support
• Assist with ANSI development and standardisation of plant equipment
• Ensure accurate documentation of maintenance activities and improvement works

About You

This role would suit a driven Mechanical Fitter with previous experience working in a similar hydrometallurgical process plant who is looking for job security and career opportunities.

You will also have:

• Australian Recognised Mechanical Trade Qualification (Essential)
• A current and valid manual Australian Driver’s licence
• Accountability and pride in their work
• A strong eye for detail and a drive to improve standards
• A proactive nature in identifying issues and delivering solutions
• A desire to be part of a team focused on long-term improvement not just reactive maintenance
• Proven experience with centrifugal and positive displacement pumps
• Proven experience working with all types of fixed plant piping, valves, and laser alignment
• Ideally have experienced sizer screens, mills, thickener tanks & related agitators, and various pumps. Experience with HPAL Autoclaves is highly desirable for this role.
• Previous Autoclave experience (desirable)
• Experience working with area permit systems; safe work instructions and hazard identification

What we offer:

We offer a diverse range of roles across our multi pit mining operations through to our complex and technically challenging hydrometallurgical process plant.

Our features and benefits:

• A permanent position working directly for Minara Resources
• The opportunity to work for a progressive industry leader in nickel mining and processing
• A work environment that prides itself on high safety standards
• A range of health and lifestyle benefits including our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• An excellent team culture with recognition and reward programs
• An attractive variable compensation program that creates a link between individual performance and company success
• The opportunity to take advantage of our impressive 100 kilometres of cycling and running tracks, premium on-site gym facilities with weekly fitness and sport programs
• An above industry standard superannuation contribution of 15%
• A generous private health insurance allowance
• Well established on-the-job training opportunities and development programs to further your technical and leadership skills
• The ability to salary sacrifice flights, parking, super and novated leasing etc.

Our people think and act like entrepreneurs. We have built a culture that rewards dedicated people with a can-do spirit, who take responsibility, and who have the drive to be leaders in their field.

If you're ready to advance your career in an environment that values and supports your growth, we encourage you to apply today.