Mechanical Fitter Yarwun Refinery | Gladstone, QLDChandler Macleod is currently seeking experienced Mechanical Fitters to join the maintenance team at Rio Tinto's Yarwun Refinery.This is an excellent opportunity to work within one of Australia's leading heavy industrial operations, supporting the reliability and performance of critical fixed plant equipment.
Working alongside experienced maintenance professionals, you'll be involved in planned maintenance, breakdown response, shutdowns and equipment overhauls across a large-scale refinery.If you're a Mechanical Fitter who enjoys fault finding, problem solving and working within a safety-first workplace, we'd like to hear from you.About the RoleAs a Mechanical Fitter, you'll play a key role in maintaining the reliability of fixed plant equipment across the refinery, ensuring maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently and to Rio Tinto standards.Opportunity to work with Rio TintoPerforming breakdown repairs and preventative maintenance on fixed plant equipmentInspecting, servicing and repairing pumps, gearboxes, valves, conveyors and rotating equipmentCompleting shutdown maintenance, isolations and equipment rebuildsReading mechanical drawings and following Rio Tinto work instructions and maintenance proceduresCompleting risk assessments, JHAs and SLAMs prior to commencing workWorking closely with operations,



maintenance teams and permit issuers to safely deliver maintenance activitiesTroubleshooting mechanical faults and completing equipment alignments and lubricationRecording completed work within SAP or equivalent maintenance systemsAbout YouWe're looking for trade-qualified Mechanical Fitters who have experience working within fixed plant maintenance in heavy industrial environments.To be successful, you will have:Certificate III in Mechanical Fitting or Fitter & TurnerStrong fixed plant maintenance experience within mining, refineries, smelters, manufacturing or heavy industryExperience maintaining rotating equipment, pumps, conveyors, gearboxes and mechanical systemsStrong fault-finding and problem-solving capabilityA strong commitment to safety and working within permit-controlled environmentsAbility to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary maintenance teamConfined Space and Working at Heights tickets (preferred)Gas Test Atmospheres and High Risk Licences (advantageous)Experience working with Rio Tinto, Yarwun, BSL, Bechtel, Downer, Monadelphous, UGL, Orica or similar heavy industrial operations will be highly regarded.Why Join Rio Tinto?
Work with one of Australia's leading industrial operatorsOngoing contract with long-term opportunitiesDay shift and lifestyle roster opportunities availableVariety of planned, breakdown and shutdown maintenance workWork within a highly experienced maintenance teamOpportunity to support critical refinery operationsSafety-first culture with industry-leading maintenance practicesAdditional InformationPre-employment medical required prior to commencementDrug & Alcohol screening and police check requiredCandidates must have unrestricted Australian working rightsAbility to complete Rio Tinto site inductions prior to commencementIf you're ready to bring your mechanical maintenance expertise to one of Australia's leading heavy industrial operations, we'd love to hear from you.
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