AddressThe name IXOM may be new to you (it’s only a few years old) but as an organisation we’ve been around for over a century. We now have more than 1,100 employees across 10 countries, so far.
IXOM is a market leader in water treatment and chemical distribution in Australia and New Zealand, with an increasing presence throughout South East Asia and North America.
Every day, we provide solutions to a range of industries including dairy, water, and food & beverage.
Chances are, we are already part of your everyday life, in some way or another.
This is an exciting time to join our business as we move towards a sustainable, successful, and promising future.
Your role
We currently have an excellent opportunity for a Shift Technician to join our chemical manufacturing plant in Laverton North. We produce chlorine on a continuous basis and as part of a close-knit shift team, you are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the plant, and you will ensure the facility meets SH&E, quality, production, and cost targets.
You will work as part of a team of 5 so you can expect to build strong relations with your colleagues.
Due to the nature of our 24/7 operation, you will be required to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating basis including both days and nights, from 6.00-6.00pm and 6.00pm-6.00am. As a part of the rostering, this role also attracts a significant flexi days additional leave package.
With our proven progression path, there is a huge opportunity to continue your development and receive significant salary increases.
Comprehensive training is provided in all areas relevant to the role.
The site is a licensed Major Hazard Facility and is managed under a rigorous safety management system, ensuring employees are protected. Our employees work in an environment where safety is always the first priority.
Your responsibilities
- Hands on field work troubleshooting; ensuring reliable uptime on our process equipment to manufacture various chemical products as per daily and weekly plan
- Issue permits; competent in preparing JSA's for equipment maintenance and preparing plant and equipment for maintenance.
- Be trained in and perform lab analysis to ensure product meets quality requirements
- Be trained and developed in operating the Distribution Control System (DCS) which runs the plant operations
- Operate the site safely in accordance with legislation and H&S standards
- Achieve manufacturing targets
- Assist with safety investigations, raise incidents, and ensure corrective actions to prevent recurrence
- Forklift operation required occasionally to load/unload trucks and fill containers
- Be developed in high level safety measures and participate in the emergency response team
Your skills & experience
- Previous experience in an industrial environment with familiarity with liquid process or manufacturing equipment
- Ideally have experience in a continuous process or batch process manufacturing environment
- Prior experience in a MHF or chemical manufacturing industry would be very highly regarded
- Valid forklift, boiler and elevated work platform licenses or willingness to achieve them after employment
- Fault finding and problem-solving skills
- The maturity and calmness to deal with emergency situations when required as a part of the emergency response team
- A trade background or demonstrated hands on mechanical aptitude would be advantageous, however is not essential
- Good communication and time management skills
- Enthusiasm, intelligence, dedication, and an eye for detail
Your benefits at IXOM
For a start, you’ll work for a large successful global organisation, where you’ll not only earn a competitive salary, you’ll have access to an Employee Assistance Program, a Recognition Program, and a range of health and benefits discounts. You’ll be provided with ongoing learning and development to meet your professional needs. You’ll be supported by an accessible leadership team who are driven by a solid values platform that underpins who we are and how we operate.
What’s more, you’ll find yourself working with a flexible, diverse, and inclusive workforce.
We celebrate and nurture our people. We’re focused on embracing change.
There is no better time to join us.
Your next step
To apply for this position, please click the link on this job advert to send your CV to our Talent Acquisition team.
Please note that you must have full working rights to apply.
No agencies please. Ixom will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. You. After all, that’s who we’re really interested in.
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