Lubrication Technician

Are you an experienced Lubrication Technician looking for your next FIFO opportunity?

Scotford Fennessy are partnering with a leading gold mining operation in Western Australia to recruit an experienced Lubrication Technician to join their Fixed Plant Maintenance team. This is an initial 3-month contract with strong potential to secure a permanent position for the right person.

For trade-qualified Mechanical Fitters, there may also be future opportunities to transition into the site’s Mechanical Maintenance team.

Working across a busy gold processing plant, you’ll play a key role in maintaining the reliability and performance of critical fixed plant assets through planned lubrication, inspections and preventative maintenance.

What’s on Offer

• Mobilise to site 6th August
• FIFO from Perth only
• 8:6 roster | Dayshift only
• Competitive hourly rates based on experience and qualifications
• Weekly pay + super paid on all hours worked 
• Camp accommodation and meals provided
• Initial 3-month contract
• Strong potential for pathway to permanent employment

About the Role
Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out scheduled lubrication activities across fixed plant equipment
• Completing oil changes, greasing and oil sampling
• Inspecting equipment for contamination, leaks and abnormal wear
• Maintaining automatic lubrication systems
• Identifying potential mechanical issues during routine inspections
• Supporting preventative maintenance programs to maximise equipment reliability
• Recording maintenance activities within the site’s CMMS
• Working closely with Mechanical Fitters and Reliability personnel
• Maintaining high safety and housekeeping standards

Equipment You’ll Be Working On
Experience working on fixed plant assets such as the following is highly regarded:

• Crushers
• Conveyors
• Pumps
• SAG & Ball Mills
• Screens
• Feeders
• Thickeners
• Agitators
• Gearboxes
• Rotating equipment

About You
To be successful, you’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Lubrication Technician within mining, mineral processing or heavy industry
• Experience working across a variety of fixed plant assets
• Strong understanding of lubrication practices, contamination control and preventative maintenance
• Excellent attention to detail with a proactive approach to safety
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screen

Highly Regarded

• Gold processing experience
• SAP, Pronto or similar CMMS experience
• Working at Heights & Confined Space
• Forklift or High Risk Work Licence
• ICML or other lubrication-related certification

If you’re looking for a FIFO role with long-term potential, career progression and the opportunity to join a supportive maintenance team, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Charlotte Reat on (08) 9220 4621 for a confidential discussion.