Western Process Controls Pty Ltd is a leading pressure management, valve and actuation supplier to the Australian Industrial markets, including Oil and Gas, Mineral Processing, Refining, Petrochemical, Water & Wastewater, Chemical and Power.

We are looking to expand our local service capabilities, and this is an exciting full-time, permanent position within the team that prides themselves on industry best quality standards and culture.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the role will be workshop based with a requirement to be ready and available for site work as required.

We are happy to accept applications from 3rd and 4th year Mechanical Fitter apprentices !

Duties and responsibilities for this role:

• Service and repair valves in the workshop and on site
• Repair and calibrate as required from job sheet instructions and in accordance to manufacturers procedures and client instructions.
• Identify parts required to facilitate repairs.
• Diagnostic parts testing as required.
• Assembly and calibration of new equipment as required by sales department.
• Mechanical testing (hydrostatic and high-pressure gas testing, including repair and test safety relief valves by safely operating the relief valve test stand).
• Knowledge of NATA guidelines and where to apply.
• Maintain test equipment.
• Reassemble and test to appropriate standards.
• Ensure correct and accurate testing is carried out safely according to WPC work instructions.
• Provide print outs and written reports of valve conditions.
• Build and test automation brackets and fittings.
• Assist customers with pre-commissioning in workshop.
• Follow commissioning procedures to test equipment.
• Provide on-the-job guidance and instructions to WPC apprentices.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Mechanical Fitter Trade Qualification
• Have a 'mechanical' mindset (taking things apart and putting them back together).
• Understanding and knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulic systems.
• Flexibility to undertake site work and travel for work when required.

Furthermore, the following will be highly regarded:

• Experience working with valves or within the valve industry

This is a great opportunity to apply your skills in a modern workshop with great facilities within a company who pride themselves on their strong safety culture.