Job Description

Minara Resources has an opportunity for a skilled Fixed Plant Mechanical Fitter to join our team located at our Murrin Murrin Operations.Minara Resources is Australia’s largest cobalt producer and a major world producer of nickel. Our Murrin Murrin site in WA’s northern Goldfields is an integrated nickel and cobalt mining and processing operation employing over 1,000 people. We are a diverse, dedicated and driven workforce, building a sustainable business today with a focus on tomorrow.Minara Resources is wholly owned by Glencore, one of the world’s largest globally diversified natural resources companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Glencore employs over 145,000 people operates around 150 operating mining and processing sites, oil production assets and agricultural facilities in over 35 countries. The RoleThe successful person will be responsible for undertaking planned & reactive breakdown maintenance work in our process plant. You will have experience working on a wide variety of centrifugal and positive displacement pumps, fixed plant piping, valves and be familiar with laser alignment procedures. Previous experience with high pressure & high temperature Autoclaves will also be an advantage for our Refinery Area.Ideally you will have experienced sizer screens, mills, thickener tanks & related agitators, and various pumps. Experience with HPAL Autoclaves is highly desirable for this role for our Ore Leach area.About YouThis 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 licenceProven experience with centrifugal and positive displacement pumpsProven experience working with all types of fixed plant piping, valves, and laser alignmentIdeally 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 identificationStrong communication skills & excellent trouble shooting and problem-solving abilities.What We OfferWe offer a diverse range of roles across our multi pit mining operations through to our complex and technically challenging hydrometallurgical process plant.A permanent position working directly for Minara ResourcesThe opportunity to work for a progressive industry leader in nickel mining and processingA work environment that prides itself on high safety standardsA range of health and lifestyle benefits including our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)An excellent team culture with recognition and reward programsAn attractive variable compensation program that creates a link between individual performance and company successThe opportunity to take advantage of our impressive 100 kilometres of cycling and running tracks, premium on-site gym facilities with weekly fitness and sport programsAn above industry standard superannuation contribution of 15%A generous private health insurance allowanceWell established on-the-job training opportunities and development programs to further your technical and leadership skillsThe ability to salary sacrifice flights, parking, super and novated leasing etc.Apply now at www.glencore.com/careers

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