At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a team to maintain and troubleshoot mechanical systems at a cutting-edge rare earths refinery.
- Company: Iluka Resources, a leader in critical minerals production.
- Benefits: Exciting work environment with new accommodation facilities and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse workforce encouraged; safety and teamwork are top priorities.
- Why this job: Be part of Australia's first integrated rare earths refinery and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Mechanical Fitter trade qualification and experience in industrial maintenance required.
The predicted salary is between 66150 - 80850 $ per year.
Join Australia’s first fully integrated rare earths refinery at Eneabba, WA. Iluka Resources is a leading global producer of critical minerals, zircon and high-grade titanium dioxide feedstocks. In partnership with the Australian Government, Iluka is developing Australia’s first fully integrated rare earths refinery at Eneabba in Western Australia’s Mid-West. The refinery will produce both light and heavy separated rare earth oxides, supporting diversified global supply chains for minerals essential to defence, renewable energy, anything with an electric motor, robotics and advanced technologies.
We are seeking experienced Mechanical Technicians and Advanced Mechanical Technicians to join our team at the Eneabba Rare Earths Refinery. Reporting to the Maintenance Coordinator, you will help commission and ramp up the refinery, establishing reliable mechanical systems and maintenance practices that support safe and efficient operations.
As the plant transitions into steady-state production, you will perform preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance across a wide range of fixed plant equipment, supporting safe, compliant, reliable and efficient plant operation. Your work will be critical in maximising equipment reliability, plant availability and operational performance. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the refinery’s future, with new camp accommodation and facilities provided.
Key responsibilities:
- Commission and start up new mechanical equipment and systems, supporting testing, inspections and operational readiness activities
- Inspect, service, maintain, troubleshoot and repair fixed plant equipment, including pumps, valves, hydraulics, evaporators, mixers, settlers, thickeners, pneumatics and associated processing equipment
- Perform preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability and plant availability
- Apply isolations, permits to work and safe maintenance practices while carrying out maintenance activities
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, reliability and operational performance
- Record accurate maintenance history in SAP and complete quality handovers with operational and maintenance teams
About you:
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A Mechanical Fitter trade qualification
- Experience maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing fixed plant equipment in an industrial, processing or mining environment
- Experience commissioning, servicing, aligning and overhauling mechanical equipment, including pumps, valves, hydraulics and pneumatics
- Strong fault-finding, diagnostic and problem-solving skills
- The ability to read and interpret technical manuals, equipment drawings and hydraulic circuit diagrams
- Experience with condition monitoring techniques, including vibration analysis and oil sampling, is advantageous
- White Card, Forklift, Elevating Work Platform, Working at Heights, Non-slewing crane, Confined Space and Dogman qualifications or licences
- Previous SAP maintenance experience is highly desirable
- A strong commitment to safety, procedural discipline, equipment reliability and teamwork
Applications close: 16 October 2026
“We respect and encourage diversity in a workforce that reflects our communities.”
Mechanical Technician employer: Iluka Resources
Iluka Resources is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Geraldton, WA, where you can thrive as a Mechanical Technician. With a strong focus on safety and collaboration, our high-performing team supports your professional growth through ongoing training and development opportunities. Enjoy the benefits of a 4/4/4 rotational schedule that promotes work-life balance while contributing to the reliability of our mining operations.
