Mechanical Fitter Apprenticeship - Northern Operations Tronox

Mechanical Fitter Apprenticeship - Northern Operations Tronox

Programmed Skilled Workforce, in partnership with TRONOX to offer the opportunity to gain a national recognised qualification as a Mechanical Fitter Apprentice (MEM 30219 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade).

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Tronox is a fully integrated titanium minerals producer and pigment manufacturer. At our operations in Western Australia, we extract and process rich mineral sands into a range of valuable products which are exported to international markets.

Our sites based in Kwinana, Chandala, Cooljarloo, Australind, North Shore and Kemerton are all within 2 hours drive of Perth as well as our Dry mill operation site Gingko based at the Murry Basin NSW.. The sites form part of the global operations of Tronox Limited, one of the world's largest producers of titanium dioxide pigment, with a global customer base.

Locations you could be based at:

• Tronox Cooljarloo (Approx 166km from Perth CBD) - includes site accommodation for duration of roster.

OR

• Tronox Chandala (Approx 57km from Perth CBD)

Please note you may be required to rotate between the two locations of Chandala and Cooljarloo on an ad hoc basis and long-term periods which requires a commutable distance to Chandala daily and the ability to stay in camp accommodation in Cooljarloo

Who we're looking for:

• 1st Year Apprentice Cooljarloo (Commencement in February 2024)
• 1st Year Apprentice Chandala(Commencement in February 2024)

Rosters:

• Cooljarloo roster Mechanical Fitter Apprenticeship: 4/3, 12 hours, camp accommodation
• Chandala roster Mechanical Fitter Apprenticeship: 9 day fortnight, 10 hour days, residential, commutable distance

It's important you're willing to learn and develop your skills over this apprenticeship and have a good attitude and strong work ethic. You will be willing to work as part of an experienced team, under close supervision and also at times independently.

In addition, you will;

• Have excellent communication, literacy and numeracy skills
• Have great attention to detail and good problem solving skills
• Have the ability to meet strict deadlines and cooperate with others
• Be punctual, reliable and presentable
• Demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of relevant workplace health and safety requirements
• Successfully completed secondary education
• Have a current drivers licence and reliable transport
• Successfully pass pre-employment background checks, medical, drug and alcohol screening and site inductions

Skills and Experience:

To be successful, you will meet the following criteria:

• Completion of Secondary Schooling (Minimum)
• Mechanical Pre-Apprenticeship or Mechanical TA work experience (desirable)
• Have a good mechanical understanding and aptitude
• Ability to work 12 hour shifts, on a 4 day on 3 day off Roster
• Have a good mechanical understanding and aptitude
• A current WA driver's licence and own transport
• Strong commitment to safety and driven work ethic
• The ability to pass a pre-employment medical and regular drug & alcohol screening tests.
• Genuine interest in a career within the role

Location Information:

• Cooljarloo, approx. 170kms north of Perth TRONOX Cooljarloo mine focuses on heavy mineral concentrates using dredging. - Please note this position in the Cooljarloo are residential/local only however employee are also offered accommodation at the newly constructed mine's camp which is 10km south of the mine
• Chandala (Muchea), 60kms north of Perth TRONOX's Chandala Processing complex that includes a dry mill, a synthetic rutile plant and a residue management plant. The dry mill separates the heavy mineral concentrates into different products.Please note this position in the Chandala are residential/local only. No housing or housing allowance is offered as part of this position

Applications Close: Saturday 3rd February 2024

Please note if we are successful in finding the right candidate the advert may close early.

Who we are

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