Description:
Based in Central Queensland, an exciting opportunity exists for an experienced maintenance professional to join Cement Australia's largest site and flagship operation's team as a Reliability Technician in Gladstone.
You will be responsible for ensuring that the plant is mechanically operational and functioning to meet production demands and business needs. You will provide mechanical engineering and technical support to the maintenance team, site wide. Reporting to the Mechanical Services Manager, your role has a large scope that overarches and supports the entire team.
Your Opportunity
In this role you will:
- Take part in SHE, attending communication sessions and toolbox talks, ensuring risk assessments are correctly completed and safety observations are undertaken frequently.
- Review and analyse the day-to-day plant performance through monitoring lead and lag indicators, access the plant health status and provide feedback via a daily report.
- Be accountable for responding to the day-to-day plant requirements.
- Follow up on shift hand over feedback providing solutions and mitigation actions for any potential issues
- Support the development of onsite live asset monitoring systems
- Play an active and key part of the day-to-day maintenance execution
- Develop quality technical scope of works, provide clear directives during breakdowns
- Manage breakdowns from start to end, including recovery plan development and commissioning
- Provide a detailed report of any plant breakdowns or issues and what the next steps are to repair or rectify the plant
- Be responsible for the review of work orders and provide clear a direction to planners on what work orders need to be executed
- Manage and update mechanical asset life plans, update task lists
- Provide engineering support to the capital projects
- Identify and manage plant mechanical risks to ensure achievement of reliability and availability targets, ensure identified risks are communicated and reported in a timely manner
- Be accountable for the development and management of the processes required to identify end of life assets
- Develop and review mechanical maintenance methods and Inspection and Test Plans
- Maintain effective report and investigation storage methods
- Assess / utilise condition monitoring principles to highlight equipment that is failing or in the process of failing
What You’ll Bring
- Demonstratable experience in asset management within cement manufacturing (preferable) or heavy industrial environment
- Demonstratable maintenance management experience in a cement manufacturing (preferable) or heavy industrial environment
- Sound mechanical background, proven experience of responding to breakdowns
- High level communication skills, with the ability to work as a team and autonomously
- Effective report writing and presentation techniques
- Proficiency with MS Office suite, and SAP
- Ability to perform Plant Trouble Shooting
Why Join Cement Australia?
- Be Yourself: Be your authentic self in a diverse and dedicated workplace where we focus on achieving great results together.
- Paid Parental Leave: We offer leave options (12 weeks paid maternity leave, 1 week paid paternal leave) to support your family life, ensuring you can cherish special moments with your loved ones.
- Salary Sacrifice: Take control of your finances by saving on technology and work-related items through our salary sacrifice program.
- Novated Leasing: Drive your dream car for less through our partnership with sgfleet, offering fantastic discounts on vehicles.
- Discounted Products: Renovating? DIY’er? Save on your home improvement projects with exclusive discounts on concrete and quarry products.
- Salaried Day Off each month: All salaried roles now have the option to work a 19-day month.
- Health & Well-being: Prioritise your health with discounted health insurance (Medibank), and access to our EAP program, not to mention a reimbursement of up to $1000 p.a. for Yaralla or your annual gym membership; OR a $1000 World Travel Voucher.
Who We Are
Cement Australia has been at the heart of the nation’s infrastructure for decades, proudly standing as Australia’s leading supplier of cementitious products and services.
But we’re more than just cement. Our diverse operations include heavy industrial manufacturing, coal and limestone mining, bulk transport distribution, rail and shipping logistics, and innovative waste management through Geocycle, where we turn challenges into sustainable solutions.
At Cement Australia, we believe in empowering our people with the tools, support, and opportunities to make a real impact. Join a collaborative team that values work-life balance and thrives on innovation. Together, we’re building a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future—driven by a shared commitment to excellence and our core values.
What Else You Need to Know
- References, a pre-employment medical and background check are part of the recruitment process.
- Cement Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- We welcome applications from Australian residents with valid working rights.
- Please note: Direct applications only—no agency submissions at this time.
Ready to Build Your Future?
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