Maintenance Technician - Lucky Bay

Job No: TPT38
Location: Lucky Bay

Join T-Ports as a Maintenance Technician – Based in Lucky Bay, Eyre Peninsula, SA

Multiple Roles Available

Trade Qualifications Sought:

  • Fitter & Turner
  • Mechanical Fitter
  • Heavy Diesel Mechanic
  • Maintenance Fitter
  • Unrestricted Electrical Licence required for electrical roles

About Us:
T-Ports specialises in bulk handling, storage and transshipping of grain using state-of-the-art facilities and equipment. T-Ports operates two transshipment ports at Lucky Bay on the Eyre Peninsula and Wallaroo on the Yorke Peninsula.  As well as the two transshipment ports, T-Ports operates up-country grain storage sites and a transshipment vessel that discharges grain into ocean-going vessels at sea. T-Ports is passionate about connecting rural communities with international consumers through innovative supply chains. T-Ports is founded on four pillars: Innovation, safety, integrity, and efficiency.

The Opportunity:
We are currently looking for skilled Maintenance Technicians across electrical and mechanical trades to join our dynamic team at Lucky Bay. These roles are vital in maintaining the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our facilities and equipment. You will be working in a multi-cross-trade team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Reporting to the Asset Maintenance Planner-Lucky Bay.
  • Electrical trades will perform electrical maintenance, installations, repairs, testing, tagging, and breakdown support across fixed plant and marine equipment.
  • Carry out both preventive and corrective maintenance, including PLC troubleshooting and electrical/mechanical fault finding.
  • Work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team involving electrical, mechanical, and marine trades.
  • Maintain proactive and reliable maintenance systems across all T-Ports sites.
  • Ensure scheduled servicing is completed on time with minimal disruption to operations.
  • Support and train site personnel to operate equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Conduct condition monitoring and develop strategies for long-term equipment reliability.
  • Champion maintenance excellence and initiatives to minimise waste and downtime.
  • Promote a positive, safety-first team culture.
  • Be hands-on with bulk handling systems, mobile machinery, and marine assets.
  • Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Be available to travel between T-Ports sites as required.

What We're Looking For:

  • Trade qualification(s) in one or more of the following: Fitter & Turner, Mechanical Fitter, Heavy Diesel Mechanic, Maintenance Fitter, or an unrestricted Electrical Licence
  • Current and valid Driver’s Licence
  • Experience with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as SAP or MEX
  • Working at Heights certification – essential, or willingness to obtain
  • Confined Space certification – essential, or willingness to obtain
  • Hazardous Area certification – highly regarded
  • Previous experience in agri-business or bulk handling is advantageous and will be highly valued

What We Offer:

  • Attractive salary package: $105K - $115K + Super (commensurate with experience)
  • Fully maintained company vehicle + fuel card
  • Laptop and phone allowance
  • On-call allowance
  • Flexible, inclusive workplace culture
  • Opportunity to grow with an innovative, forward-thinking company

Closing Date: 3rd August 2025 - T-Ports reserves the right to start interviewing suitable applicants before the advertised closing date.

 

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T-Ports specialises in innovative solutions for the export of commodities, partnering with customers and investors to use a flexible model that positions port infrastructure close to the products origin.