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Technical Officer (Mechanical)

Lluka Resources - Balranald, NSW

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Source: uWorkin We are seeking a trade-based Technical Officer (Mechanical) to support our drilling operations.

Working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability and Engineering teams you will provide practical technical support to ensure Down Hole Tooling (DHT) equipment is inspected, tracked, maintained and available when required. You will play a key role in quality assurance, repairable asset management and continuous improvement of tooling performance.

Reporting Directly To The Maintenance Manager, Key Responsibilities Include

- Own underground mining DHT tooling and repairable asset lifecycle management
- Track tooling condition, asset status, repair progress, turnaround times and availability across operational and warehouse locations
- Coordinate with Maintenance, Reliability, UGM, Planning, Warehouse and Purchasing teams to ensure tooling is inspected, repaired, returned, replaced or escalated in a timely manner
- Establish and maintain visibility of critical DHT tooling inventory, repairable items, rotable items and spare availability
- Maintain quality assurance checks to ensure tooling returned to service is fit for purpose.
- Identify repeat tooling issues and provide structured feedback to Reliability, Maintenance and Operations teams for investigation and corrective action.
- Coordinate warranty claims, supplier feedback and repair documentation to reduce avoidable cost and improve commercial recovery.
- Monitor tooling usage, repair frequency, failure trends and replacement demand to support improved forecasting and purchasing decisions
- Maintain accurate records for tooling movement, condition, repairs, warranty outcomes and lifecycle status
- Drive improvements to standard work processes covering DHT inspection, return-to-service assessment, storage, repair routing and disposal

About The Employer lluka Resources is a global critical minerals company, with a proud 70-year history,



entering a pivotal time of growth. Join Iluka's new Balranald Operation that deploys a novel, remotely operated, underground mining technology based on Horizontal Direction Drilling platforms to extract ore. Balranald deposit is one of the highest-grade mineral sands deposits in the world, containing significant quantities of titanium minerals rutile and zircon, as well as smaller but material quantities of rare earths.

About The Candidate

- A trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting, Diesel Fitting, Toolmaking, Heavy Vehicle Maintenance, or similar technical experience
- Experience working with maintenance, repairs, warehousing, rotable assets, spare parts, or equipment management
- Understanding of quality assurance, equipment reliability, and asset lifecycle management
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate records, reporting, and asset tracking information
- Well-developed computer skills and confidence using maintenance, inventory, or business systems
- A proactive approach to safety, continuous improvement, and ownership of tasks through to completion, Applicants will be required to meet Iluka's pre-employment criteria which includes a medical, drug and alcohol screening and hold a valid motor vehicle driver's license.

Work Environment

- Be involved in the operations of a new mine with new mining methods
- Family friendly 4:3 roster DIDO/Residential
- Be supported through an inclusive and collaborative culture

- Opportunities for training and professional development
- Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave
- Competitive remuneration package including allowances and bonus structure
- Company share matching scheme





- Attractive relocation assistance packages for those interested

We are committed to upholding our Business Values, supporting equal opportunities, gender equality and cultural diversity.

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Lluka Resources Balranald, NSW

Trades & Services

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