Lubrication Technician

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Job Description

Albemarle is hiring for a Lubrication Technician. This position is located on site at Kemerton.

What You Will Do

• Proactively participate and support the Site Safety initiatives and programs (JHA, SCANs, DRA, PTW).

• Undertake routine lubrication tasks and inspections of allocated plant sections, raising corrective notification as required.

• Carry out oil sampling routines ensuring samples are collected, labelled, and sent offsite.

• Track oil analysis reports and raise corrective (secondary) lubrication tasks.

• Undertaking planned secondary lubrication tasks.

• Ensure that lubrication workshop, mobile equipment, tools, plant, and equipment are maintained in proper working order.

• Use and maintain lubrication and maintenance management systems (Lube IT and SAP).

• Complete all required record keeping, ensuring equipment files, test results, failure history, etc. are captured.

• Support the maintenance team on lubrication tasks acting as a specialist in this area and applying best lubrication practices.

• Support Hydro-Carbon Management strategies by implementation of the standard practices in the field.

• Provide feedback to Reliability and Planning team to aid the improve of equipment and lubrication techniques.

• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in the work area both during and after completing a job. This includes spills cleaned up (with oils and other wastes disposed of appropriately).

What You Bring

Required:

• Ability to read and understand mechanical/piping drawings and P&IDs.

• Experience and understanding of computer packages

• 5 years’ previous experience preferably in a commissioning environment.

• Minimum two years relevant on-the-job training in one or more of the following fields: machine lubrication, engineering, mechanical maintenance and/or maintenance trades associated with fixed plant.

• Working knowledge of Australian and International Standards.

• Experience with CMMS system - SAP.

• Experience with Lubrication Software packages.

Preferred:

• CML MLT or ISO LCAT Level 1 certification or higher

• Current nationally accredited Working at Heights Ticket.

• High Risk qualifications are highly regarded (Forklift, Elevated Work Platform, Rigging, Crane CN).

• Current nationally accredited Confined Space Ticket.

• Current WA C Class Driver’s License as a minimum.

• Current holder of relevant trade qualifications highly desirable

Benefits of Joining Albemarle

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive benefits package

• A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.

We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.