FIFO Maintenance Technician (Automation)

• Several Opportunities available with leading Global Service Provider to the Mining Industry
• FIFO Perth to Pilbara roles on 8:6, 7:7 Roster
• Competitive Remuneration & Benefits
• Relocation assistance to Perth offered for suitable candidates

About the company

Intertek are a leading provider of quality and safety solutions, serving a wide range of industries around the world. Intertek has more than 45,000 employees in 1,000 locations in over 100 countries. Intertek Robotics Laboratories, part of the Intertek Group, provides automated analytical services to the mining, resources, exploration and environmental industries.

About the role

Working for our Intertek Robotic Laboratories (IRL) division, our Automation Technicians provide high quality automated laboratory services to our client, utilising their technical knowledge and skills to safely carry out the installation, commissioning, maintenance and operational support for Automated Laboratories and laboratory equipment. 

The position is a fly in fly out position requiring the successful applicant to work a 12 hour shifts – 8 days on, 6 days off; 7 nights on, 7 days off rotating roster.

Duties

The successful applicant will assist the existing Intertek Robotics Laboratory team with primary responsibilities of the role to include:

• Operation, maintenance, and fault finding of both manual and automated laboratory equipment
• Provide ongoing systems support to other Intertek employees to equip staff with the knowledge, practical skills, and motivation to carry out work-related tasks
• Perform preventative, routine and breakdown maintenance tasks, maintain company records, and conduct regular scheduled maintenance
• Identify maintenance requirements, including the ability to assess the urgency of the maintenance issue, recognize common types of maintenance requirements
• Utilizing preventative maintenance systems to maintain the plant and equipment and identify equipment failures and continuous improvements
• Follow all company rules and procedures to perform daily tasks and maintenance
• Observe normal running of equipment and identify the need for and type of maintenance support required 
• Carry out the assembly, installation, faultfinding, and repair of laboratory equipment
• Assist in meeting the laboratories daily production targets
• Assist in managing priorities and the monitoring of their progress to ensure timeliness and quality
• Complete work in a timely manner by following the priorities set, this includes but is not limited to maintain the laboratory equipment, electrical, instrumentation, mechanical components, pneumatics, Plc’s, manual and automated systems as well as assisting in sample process flowing, housekeeping, stock level maintaining and auxiliary equipment maintenance.

Skills and experience

The position would ideally suit someone with:

• A post-secondary electrical or electromechanical trade qualification or certificate in Instrumentation, fitting, mechatronics, electrical field or proven equivalent experience
• Demonstrated experience on industrial field Instrumentation, Electrical controls and equipment, and Pneumatic systems 
• Demonstrated hands on experience on the tools and in industrial automation systems
• Able to interpret electrical, instrumentation and pneumatic drawings and equipment manuals
• Demonstrated systematic fault-finding skills
• Valid West Australian Manual Driver’s License
• WA Restricted electrical license or higher is preferred, but not essential
• Willing to work together with colleagues in a team, and work autonomously
• Good communication skills.
• Out of the box thinker with great initiatives
• Highly motivated self-starter.

Culture
Intertek is an Equal Opportunity employer and it is our Company’s policy to employ suitably qualified or experienced persons without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment due to their ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected group status.

We recognise and respect the value and contribution that individuals of different backgrounds, cultures and perspectives bring to our organisation and we are committed to providing a positive, safe and inclusive work environment for everyone in our diverse and talented team.

Intertek is also committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair, equitable and accessible for people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply for our vacancies. If you have any questions in relation to our recruitment process, please email us at [email protected].

Remuneration and Benefits

You will enjoy a salary package commensurate with experience. Access to the Intertek Australia employee benefits program, which includes; Corporate health insurance plans; Corporate banking options; Intertek’s employee assistance program.

How to apply

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds.

To apply for this exciting opportunity please click on “apply”. Your application should include an up to date resume. Only applicants with an existing right to work in Australia will be considered. 

Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.