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SalaryMaintenance Officer - Mechanical
Yorke Peninsula/Northern Area
Closing date: 08/01/2023
- Long term career opportunity in a leading agribusiness
- Competitive remuneration package + sign on bonus
- Based in Gladstone and Port Pirie
We are Viterra, the agriculture network. We connect Australian growers with domestic and international consumers through our world-leading, fully integrated supply chain.
Viterra operates a storage and handling network of strategically located sites and port terminals spanning key growing regions in South Australia and western Victoria. Growers deliver grain into our network, which we store on their behalf and move for them to international and domestic markets.
We offer interesting and exciting work with a unique culture that empowers employees to think innovatively and develop their careers in a dynamic and supportive environment.
About the role
We are currently seeking a Maintenance Officer - Mechanical to join our maintenance team in a well-established role based in Gladstone and across our Port Pirie group. You will have the opportunity to use your mechanical skills to ensure fixed and mobile plant and equipment remains available for operational requirements. In addition, you will also be involved in maintenance planning and will support maintenance and engineering projects. Some on-call and shift work will be required.
Duties
- Participate in the development and implementation of annual maintenance plans
- Fault finding and repairs for mechanical, hydraulic, diesel and pneumatic systems
- Respond to equipment failures and breakdowns and assist in developing proactive solution to prevent similar issues occurring in the future
- Identify potential future maintenance or capital upgrade projects
- Contractor management and permits to work
- Prepare and submit maintenance reports
- Take part in the maintenance on call roster
- Trade Certificate – mechanical, fitting and fabrication all considered
- Knowledge of bearing technology and lubrication techniques
- Competent in interpreting hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams
- Knowledge and experience with installation, commissioning and fault finding of diesel, hydraulic and pneumatic installations an advantage
- Ability to work at heights and within confined and restricted spaces
- Current drivers licence is essential
- A forklift license is desirable
As well as providing an empowering culture, Viterra promotes a range of employee benefits including:
- On call allowances plus additional payment when called in to attend site
- Competitive remuneration package
- Sign on bonus
- Tools of trade provided and company vehicle (ute)
- Employee assistance programme – access to confidential and free support
- Corporate health insurance funds and financial services
- On the job and external training
To apply for the position please click on ‘Apply’ at the bottom of the page or for further information please contact Maintenance Manager, Douglas Waye on 0477 553 509.
Applications close 11:45pm Sunday 08 January 2023.
Please note we are not accepting recruitment agency applications at this time.
