Mechanical Fitter Yarwun Refinery | Gladstone, QLD
Chandler 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 environment, we'd like to hear from you.
About the Role
As 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 Tinto
Performing breakdown repairs and preventative maintenance on fixed plant equipment
Inspecting, servicing and repairing pumps, gearboxes, valves, conveyors and rotating equipment
Completing shutdown maintenance, isolations and equipment rebuilds
Reading mechanical drawings and following Rio Tinto work instructions and maintenance procedures
Completing risk assessments, JHAs and SLAMs prior to commencing work
Working closely with operations, maintenance teams and permit issuers to safely deliver maintenance activities
Troubleshooting mechanical faults and completing equipment alignments and lubrication
Recording completed work within SAP or equivalent maintenance systems
About You




We'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 & Turner
Strong fixed plant maintenance experience within mining, refineries, smelters, manufacturing or heavy industry
Experience maintaining rotating equipment, pumps, conveyors, gearboxes and mechanical systems
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving capability
A robust commitment to safety and working within permit-controlled environments
Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary maintenance team
Confined 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 operators
Ongoing contract with long-term opportunities
Day shift and lifestyle roster opportunities available
Variety of planned, breakdown and shutdown maintenance work
Work within a highly experienced maintenance team
Opportunity to support critical refinery operations
Safety-first culture with industry-leading maintenance practices
Additional Information
Pre-employment medical required prior to commencement
Drug & Alcohol screening and police check required
Candidates must have unrestricted Australian working rights
Ability to complete Rio Tinto site inductions prior to commencement
If 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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