Technician – Mechanical & Maintenance

Perdaman Chemicals & Fertilisers Operations

Date Posted: November 12, 2026

Position: Technician – Mechanical & Maintenance

Hours: 38 hours per week

Mode: Full-time

Location: 6714, Karratha, WA

The Technician – Mechanical Maintenance of Machinery & Static Equipment will be responsible for the repair, maintenance, troubleshooting and upkeep of machinery and static mechanical equipment used in the Ammonia, Urea, Production handling, Offsites & Utilities, and Steam & Power Generation plants of Perdaman’s fertilizer complex. This includes turbines, compressors, pumps, boilers, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, fans, reclaimer, conveyor systems and other equipment vital to plant operations. As a mechanical maintenance technician, you are required to perform day-to-day mechanical maintenance activities ensuring high operational availability, efficiency and reliability with minimum downtime. You will ensure that all equipment are maintained in accordance with the industry standards and established maintenance practices, safety regulations and manufacturer specifications.

Perdaman Chemicals and Fertilisers is a leading Australian manufacturer focused on fertilizer production and sustainable energy solutions. With a commitment to innovation and efficiency, PCF is developing Project Ceres, which is Australia’s largest urea manufacturing plant, located in Karratha, Western Australia.

Education/ Experience Requirements:

• Diploma / TAFE in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Technology, or related field.
• Additional certifications or training in specialized mechanical maintenance (e.g., vibration analysis, pump maintenance, machinery alignment, welding, NDT, etc.) are an advantage.
• At least 6 – 14 years of hands-on experience in mechanical maintenance, with a focus on rotating and static equipment in a continuous process industry, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the fertilizer, chemical, or petrochemical industries.
• Proven experience of working with a wide range of mechanical systems, including compressors, turbines, boilers, pumps, pressure vessels, and heat exchangers.
• Experience of working in a Urea Granulation plant, product handling and conveyor system is an added advantage.
• Familiarity with Condition Monitoring Systems (CMS) and Non Destructive Testing (NDT) methods is a plus.
• Hands on experience on Computerised Maintenance Management System