Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

$160,000 p/year Inc super, allowances and bonuses

• ASX 100 - global manufacturer & marketer of commercial explosives & fertiliser
• Attractive benefits & a sustainable roster cycle (8 days on, 6 days off, 10-hour days)

At IPL our people vision is to unlock our people capability and culture to create safe, inclusive and high performing teams on the ground. 

The Role

We are seeking a trade-qualified electrical/instrument technician to join the Mount Isa team. Reporting to the Mount Isa Maintenance Team Leader, this position provides a maintenance service to the Mt Isa Operations to ensure the ongoing reliability of the plant.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Providing a responsive service to meet unplanned maintenance requests and scheduled maintenance plans as per weekly SAP work order process,
• Carrying out maintenance tasks within budget and in compliance with Site Engineering and Maintenance Standards,
• Working as part of a team to follow processes and procedures relating to maintenance tasks, safety, quality and environment with a ‘do it once, do it right’ mindset,
• Working closely with operations team to achieve plant reliability and production targets
• Providing input into improvements for reliability maintenance strategies and working closely with reliability engineers.
• Providing afterhours support on a rotating roster
• Fault finding on DCS and PLC controlled equipment
• HV Switching
• Hazardous Area Inspections

What you'll bring

To be considered for this role you must hold a Full Electrical Fitter/Mechanic Licence and a Certificate III in Instrumentation (or equivalent). Experience in the mining/power generation/chemical/petrochemical industry will be looked upon favourably. Other required skills and experience include:

• 2years experience with instrumentation in mining/chemical manufacturing industry
• SAP Experience
• Strong safety Focus
• Perform work to high quality
• Exceptional diagnostic and problem solving skills, and
• The ability to manage own time and schedule as well as the initiative to problem solve under pressure
• Experience with performing maintenance on pressure, temperature, flow and level instrumentation
• Experience with Yokogawa Centum DCS & Allen Bradley PLCs, Triconex PLC
• HV Switching
• Low Voltage Variable Speed Drives (Siemens, Power Electronics and Frenic Mega)
• Maintenance and/or installation of instrumentation in Hazardous Areas
• Experience with Natural Gas Systems is desirable

Qualifications
Requirements

• Full Electrical Fitter/Mechanic Licence and a Certificate III in Instrumentation
• EWP Ticket
• High Voltage Switching Qualifications
• Electrical Equipment in hazardous Areas (EEHA) Qualifications
• HRWL- Rigger/Dogger
• HRWL- Turbine
• HRWL- Boiler
• Breathing Apparatus (BA Training)
• Type B Gas

If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn’t align 100%, we still want to hear from you.

Benefits to you

• We are a team focused on safety, inclusion and high performance 
• 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer, 3 weeks for secondary carer 
• Superannuation paid on unpaid parental leave, up to 12 months 
• Salary packaging options 
• Confidential employee assistance program 
• Mental Health and Well-being program 
• Options to purchase annual leave 
• Opportunities for career progression through succession planning and development reviews 
• Salary Sacrificing Options including car lease options

Our Northern Operations

Northern Australian Operations consists of an Ammonium Phosphate Mine and Processing Plant (Phosphate Hill) and Sulphuric Plant (Mt Isa) in North Queensland. The facilities comprise of ammonia, beneficiation, phosphoric acid, granulation and sulphuric acid plants plus infrastructure, utilities, power generation and housing to support the permanent workforce. 

About us

Incitec Pivot Fertilisers has a long and proud heritage in Australian agriculture. Our people, products and services support farming communities and feed millions. We are Australian. We are resilient, diverse, invested, and proud. We believe in science and innovation to maximise soil potential. 

Working at Incitec Pivot Fertilisers provides the opportunity to progress your career. We are experts in the sector and maintain an unrelenting focus on Zero Harm. With a diverse leadership, we add value for our customers through manufacturing excellence, innovation and world class services. 

Leveraging diversity through inclusion

At IPL, we believe in the strength of diversity and inclusivity, fostering an environment that is safe, equitable, and embraces differences to enhance performance. We go beyond 'diversity of thought,' valuing people from a variety of backgrounds and encourage applicants from diverse identities. Our commitment extends to helping our team excel at work while achieving a harmonious work-life balance. To support this, we offer a range of work styles and a paid parental leave policy, ensuring our team thrives both personally and professionally. Apply now to be part of our inclusive and thriving community. 

What our employee’s say  

"I had three offers when interviewing for the role. My decision hinged on several factors: the rapport developed with the hiring manager, the convenience of the commute and most importantly, the role offered me a sense of true ownership and autonomy"

About our process 

Our recruitment process typically involves a teams or face to face interview, reference checks, and a medical check. It may also include a site visit and psychometric testing.

We value diversity, equity and inclusion and are committed to ensuring a welcoming experience for all candidates. We encourage you to share any support or adjustments you need to be at your best during our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs may be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, please get in touch at [email protected] . 

We are aCircleBackInitiative Employer– we commit to respond to every applicant.

As a global manufacturer and marketer of commercial explosives and fertilisers, Incitec Pivot Limited is contributing to the production of the infrastructure, food, clothing, shelter and energy people need every day.

IPL plays an essential role in the mining and agriculture industries which produce many of life's daily essentials.

Today an Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) listed company, IPL had its origins in Europe and North America in the 19th century and Australia early last century.

IPL remains a leader in these industries and is playing its part to build a sustainable future.

Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.

As a global manufacturer and marketer of commercial explosives and fertilisers, Incitec Pivot Limited is contributing to the production of the infrastructure, food, clothing, shelter and energy people need every day.

IPL plays an essential role in the mining and agriculture industries which produce many of life's daily essentials.

Today an Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) listed company, IPL had its origins in Europe and North America in the 19th century and Australia early last century.

IPL remains a leader in these industries and is playing its part to build a sustainable future.

Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.

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