Australia, Perth
Fulltime: 84 hrs a week
Experience: 3 years
Closing: January 19, 2025

Introduction

We are seeking an experienced Condition Monitoring Technician to join our team. This role involves performing vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasonic testing, and other diagnostic techniques to ensure the optimal performance and reliability of plant equipment. This position offers an 8:6 roster FIFO from Perth, with the potential for permanency, providing long-term career opportunities with a leading mining operation.

What are you going to do 

As a Condition Monitoring Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability of plant equipment through vibration analysis, thermography, and ultrasonic testing. Your expertise in condition monitoring will support the plant's performance, helping identify potential issues before they become problems.

Duties:

  • Perform preventative maintenance tasks as directed by the Supervisor or other team leaders
  • Follow work schedules and comply with work instruction documents
  • Maintain tooling and equipment to a high standard, ensuring serviceability
  • Ensure calibration requirements for all test equipment are kept up to date
  • Maintain Condition Monitoring databases with relevant equipment details, in accordance with company standards and guidelines
  • Actively communicate and escalate any plant equipment issues to the Supervisor and Leadership Team in a timely manner
  • Complete all required training within the timeframe provided, including role-specific training, technical courses, VOC's, and mandatory safety courses
  • Identify hazards and take immediate action to rectify, logging hazards in the BMS system
  • Adhere to and contribute to individual and department KPIs
  • Raise detailed Notifications in SAP for materials, labor, and equipment allocation
  • Attend breakdown and break-in tasks as directed by the leadership team
  • Contribute to the development and updating of work instruction manuals (PRTs/SWIs)
  • Lead installations of permanent condition monitoring technologies (e.g., accelerometers) and associated cabling

Essential skills and knowledge 

Requirements:

  • Recognised mechanical trade certificate
  • Valid Driver's Licence (Minimum C Class but HR is highly desirable)
  • Category II Vibration Analyst
  • Level I or Level II MLA (Mechanical Lubrication) certification
  • Thermography Level I certificate
  • Ultrasonic Testing Level I certificate
  • Airborne Ultrasound Level I certificate
  • Demonstrated minimum 2 years mining experience with lubrication services
  • Strong commitment to workplace safety
  • Full Australian Working Rights
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety and zero harm
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities

Benefits:

  • Supportive workplace culture that values your growth and success
  • Camp facilities include a gym, and a fantastic wet mess, offering a comfortable experience
  • Rolling roster, providing a stable and predictable work schedule
  • Personalised guidance throughout the recruitment process
  • Salary sacrificing
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate discounts

What we offer 

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trade and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating locally since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

How to apply:

If you meet the above requirements and would like to be considered for this role, please submit your interest using the 'Apply' button. Applying is quick and easy - just make sure you have the following documents ready to go:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter (optional)

Do you have questions?

If you have questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact e.corica@brunel.net