Located 15km from the Townsville CBD, Sun Metals is one of the most technologically advanced zinc refineries in the world, producing Special High Grade Zinc metal, Zinc Alloy metal and by-products of Sulfuric Acid, Copper, Cadmium, and Zinc Ferrite. Our process involves Roasting, Leaching, Purification, Electrolysis and Casting with sales to both domestic and international markets.
Our mission is to become the best zinc refinery in the world. This means that we are (1) the safest; (2) the most environmentally responsible; and (3) the most competitive zinc refinery in the world.
We are the first refinery in the world to join RE100 - an initiative bringing together the world's most influential businesses committed to 100% renewable electricity by 2050. Having recently built the largest (125MWac) integrated industrial use solar plant in Australia and, in conjunction with sister company Ark Energy Corporation, now building the SunHQ Hydrogen Hub, we are well on track.
Job Description
About the role
Reporting to the Reliability Planner, this role will carry out preventive maintenance on fixed cranes, as well as various pieces of fixed plant equipment. You will maintain, diagnose, repair and replace plant and equipment to maximise ongoing reliability of plant processes through safe and efficient practices. Additionally, you will coordinate contractors who provide crane maintenance and third-party inspections.
You will develop, implement and continue to improve the site's maintenance program, which includes preventive, predictive and proactive maintenance activities and associated documentation. Through activities ranging across integrity, reliability, condition monitoring, lubrication, modifications, installations and inventory management, you will provide practical input into operations/maintenance teams to optimise process performance with a strong focus on life cycle asset management.
Desired Skills and Experience
About you
With your Trade Certificate (Cert III Engineering, either electrical or mechanical) and strong focus and commitment to safety, you will have gained experience in minerals processing operations or similar heavy industry. You are able to execute both planned and breakdown maintenance on fixed plant including overhead cranes, hoists, jibs and monorails.
Your strong work ethic and problem-solving skills allow you to work autonomously with limited supervision, or when required, as part of a team. You can safely and effectively plan your workload and have a can-do attitude.
Other desirable, however not essential, skills and experience include:
Proficiency in Word, Excel and CMMS (JDE, Oracle or SAP).
Current High Risk Work Licences such as Forklift (LF), Cabin Gantry Crane (CB), Elevated Work Platform (WP), remote Gantry Crane (LBG), Confined Space, Working at Heights, Dogging and Rigging.
Post trade welding competencies and experience, (MMAW).
Experience in maintaining fixed overhead crane hoists, jibs and monorails.
About Townsville
A thriving coastal port city, Townsville is the largest city in northern Australia and one of Australia’s fastest-growing regional centres. The region has a strong and diverse economic base including mining, mineral processing, agriculture, manufacturing, education, tourism, healthcare, government and defence.
With more than 300 days of sunshine each year, World Heritage-listed national parks and lush tropical gardens, Townsville boasts spectacular natural landscapes and is a major gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, the Wet Tropics and the Queensland outback.
Enjoy the relaxed lifestyle, with plenty of great attractions and amazing daytrips on offer, perfect for singles, couples, and families.
If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply now.