Field Instrumentation Technician, MTI (VIC) - Multiple positions available!

Job No.: 644758

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 12-month fixed-term appointments 

Remuneration: $69,220 - $74,042 pa HEW Level 04 / $75,245 - $86,431 pa HEW Level 05 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Advance your career in mining!
• Victorian-based, with interstate site deployments
• Career development opportunities - training opportunities

At Monash , work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen. We make tangible contributions because our purpose is clear; to deliver positive economic, social and environmental impact in resolving the global challenges of our age.

At the core of achieving this purpose is the diversity of our staff. We welcome and value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. When you come to work, you can be yourself, be a change-maker and develop your career in exciting ways. This is why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Monash University strongly advocates diversity, equality, fairness and openness . We fully support the gender equity principles of the Athena SWAN Charter and invite you to join us in celebrating women in STEMM . 

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The Opportunity

Headquartered at Monash University in Melbourne, with an operational footprint globally, the Maintenance Technology Institute (MTI) is a commercially orientated, professional research and engineering organisation that has been providing professional engineering services to major mining companies such as BHP, Rio Tinto, Glencore, and Anglo American since 2000.

Due to sustained growth, we are now seeking to add your engineering and technical skill to the team in the role of Field Instrumentation Technician. With our expert guidance from industry leaders, you can be sure that you'll be equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in your field. Join the MTI community today and unlock your full potential!

Some of your day-to-day duties will include: 

• Undertaking installations and maintenance of proprietary hardware and software, sensors and cabling on mining equipment
• Working closely with clients, contractors and other staff to undertake installation and maintenance activities
• Provide sound and timely advice and technical services
• Deploy to remote client mining sites to engage in these and other work activities

Are you a flexible and collaborative individual, with experience in an instrumentation, electrical or mechanical field? We want to hear from you! 

To succeed in this role, you will have: 

• Ability to analyse, troubleshoot and resolve issues as they arise
• Ability to work autonomously and at times on remote mine sites
• Have strong client relationship building skills
• Be willing to travel on a regular basis, throughout Australasia as required
• Work as part of a team fostering a positive “can do” culture with a willingness to assist other organisational departments

Experience in the mining industry, the installation of sensors and cabling or an apprenticeship in a relevant field will be highly regarded, however not essential. 

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

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Monash avidly supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments more easily .

For more information on how to apply, please refer to  'How to apply for Monash Jobs '.

Enquiries

To find out more about this position, the employment package, or hours on offer please contact Mr Stelios Konstantinidis, Operations Manager - Maintenance Technology Institute, +61 3 9905 3430

Position Description

 Field Instrumentation Technician, MTI - HEW 4

 Field Instrumentation Technician, MTI - HEW 5

Closing Date

Please submit your application as soon as possible for this fabulous opportunity to join Monash University. Interviews will be held as strong applicants are identified. Applications will close when the role has been filled, no earlier than Thursday 4 May 2023, 11:55pm AEST.

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