Shift Technician (North Laverton, VIC, AU, 3026) at IXOM - One partner, thousands of solutions

IXOM plays a vital part in the lives of tens of millions of people every day. We’re the experts behind the scenes, ensuring safe and reliable access and helping industries, businesses, and local communities thrive.

Our products, services and solutions are used across many end markets, including dairy, agriculture, viticulture, electricity, steel, food and beverage, pulp and paper, mining and construction, and water treatment (just to name a few). 

We are supported by over 1,300 people globally and our operations span across four continents and nine countries, with headquarters in Melbourne, Australia. 

About your role

We currently have an excellent opportunity for a Shift Technician to join our chemical manufacturing plant in Laverton North. We produce chlorine on a continuous basis and as part of a close-knit shift team, you are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the plant, and you will ensure the facility meets SH&E, quality, production, and cost targets.

Due to the nature of our 24/7 operation, you will be required to work on 12-hour shifts on a rotating basis including both days and nights.  As a part of the rostering, this role also attracts a significant flexi days additional leave package.

With our proven progression path, there is a huge opportunity to continue your development and receive significant salary increases.

Comprehensive training is provided in all areas relevant to the role.

The site is a licensed Major Hazard Facility and is managed under a rigorous safety management system, ensuring employees are protected. Our employees work in an environment where safety is always the priority.

Key Responsibilities

• Hands on field work troubleshooting; ensuring reliable uptime on our process equipment to manufacture various chemical products as per daily and weekly plan

• Issue permits; competent in preparing JSA's for equipment maintenance and preparing plant and equipment for maintenance.
• Be trained in and perform lab analysis to ensure product meets quality requirements
• Be trained and developed in operating the Distribution Control System (DCS) which runs the plant operations
• Operate the site safely in accordance with legislation and H&S standards
• Achieve manufacturing targets

• Assist with safety investigations, raise incidents, and ensure corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Forklift operation required occasionally to load/unload trucks and fill containers
• Be developed in high level safety measures and participate in the emergency response team

Who are we looking for?

• Previous experience in an industrial environment with familiarity with liquid process or manufacturing equipment
• Ideally have experience in a continuous process or batch process manufacturing environment
• Prior experience in a MHF or chemical manufacturing industry would be very highly regarded
• Valid forklift, boiler and elevated work platform licenses or willingness to achieve them after employment
• Fault finding and problem-solving skills
• The maturity and calmness to deal with emergency situations when required as a part of the emergency response team
• A trade background or demonstrated hands on mechanical aptitude would be advantageous, however is not essential
• Good communication and time management skills
• Enthusiasm, intelligence, dedication, and an eye for detail

Benefits at IXOM

For a start, you'll work for a large global organisation, where you'll not only earn a competitive salary, but you'll also have access to an Employee Assistance Program, a recognition program, and a range of health and wellness benefits and discounts. 

Our wellbeing program is second to none, and we offer a range of education assistance and learning resources, as well as secondment and promotion opportunities to help you grow both personally and professionally. 

We support what’s important to you by promoting workplace giving, diversity and providing volunteering leave, and, of course, we offer flexible working wherever possible. 

To Apply

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Our Process 

At IXOM we are committed to employing individuals who align with our values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants’ suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, and reference checks.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact our Talent Acquisition team.