We are seeking an experienced Fixed Plant Mechanical Technician to join a major mining and industrial operation in the Pilbara.

The Role

You will carry out preventative and corrective maintenance, hydraulic repairs and mechanical fault-finding across a range of fixed plant equipment.

Key responsibilities include:

- Carrying out scheduled preventative and corrective maintenance on fixed plant equipment.
- Diagnosing and repairing hydraulic systems, including pumps, motors, cylinders, valves and power units.
- Maintaining and repairing pumps, gearboxes, vibrating screens, screw conveyors and associated equipment.
- Assisting with mechanical inspections and repairs on gas systems under supervision.
- Responding to breakdowns and troubleshooting mechanical faults to minimise downtime.
- Reading and interpreting hydraulic schematics and technical drawings.
- Completing maintenance records and work orders using a maintenance management system.
- Working closely with Operations, Electrical and Engineering teams.
- Maintaining high safety standards and following site procedures, isolations and permit-to-work requirements.

Skills and Experience

- Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade or equivalent.




- Proven fixed plant maintenance experience in mining, processing or heavy industrial environments.
- Robust hydraulic fault-finding and repair skills.
- Ability to interpret hydraulic schematics and technical drawings.
- Experience with preventative maintenance and breakdown response.
- Current Australian driver's licence.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and complete required site inductions.

Desirable

- Working at Heights and Confined Space tickets.
- High Risk Work Licence, forklift or EWP licence.
- Dogging or rigging experience.
- Experience with maintenance management systems.

Please press apply or send your resume to [email protected] DRD Group is a specialist recruitment provider renowned for recruiting quality project teams on major projects within the Energy, Resources, Defence, Renewables and Infrastructure sectors. DRD Group embraces a diverse workforce culture and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. All work assignments are subject to successful completion of a medical, drug and alcohol screen plus verification of all original certifications and qualifications.

📌 Fixed Plant Mechanical Fitter (Port Hedland)
🏢 DRD Group Australia
📍 Port Hedland