Cape Preston Port Company (CPPC) provides the port and marine services to Sino Iron, Australia’s largest magnetite operation.

CPPC offers a sea change lifestyle, with our shallow, purpose-built facility located on the spectacular Pilbara coastline in Western Australia’s north, located 100kms Southwest of Karratha.

Cape Preston Port Company (CPPC) provides the port and marine services to Sino Iron, Australia’s largest magnetite operation.

CPPC offers a sea change lifestyle, with our shallow, purpose-built facility located on the spectacular Pilbara coastline in Western Australia’s north, located 100kms Southwest of Karratha.

The Opportunity

Cape Preston Port Company (CPPC) is seeking experienced Fitter to join our Port Maintenance team on a permanent 2/1 continuous shift roster (nights & days), FIFO ex Perth.

Reporting to the Supervisor – Port Maintenance, this role is responsible for safely, effectively, and productively undertaking servicing, repair and maintenance of all mechanical and rotating plant and equipment on board the Magdragon 2 Transhipper Vessel.

In this role you’ll be responsible for:

• Maintenance activities to ensure longevity of the cargo loading equipment on board the vessel (conveyors and shuttle drive systems)
• Maintenance activities to ensure the longevity of the vessels marine plant systems (Sewage treatment plant, reverse osmosis plant, various motors and pumps)

Successful applicant will have:

• Engineer Trade Qualification – Fitter/Marine Engineer
• A current Drivers Licence
• Hold or have the ability to obtain MSIC (Maritime Security Identification Card)
• High Risk Work Licence – DG, EWP
• Working at Heights & Confined Space Entry
• Experience with automated lubrication distribution systems
• Experience with fault finding and repairs to complex hydraulic systems
• Understanding of SAP

Benefits

As an employee of CPPC, we offer a range of benefits including leave benefits, personal and family benefits, education and training, salary sacrifice options, and lifestyle benefits through preferred suppliers.

• Competitive remuneration packages
• Career progression and industry training programs
• Life and salary continuance insurance
• Salary packaging options
• Access to the Alliance Airlines Lounge

The village features three gyms, a swimming pool, multi-purpose sports courts, a retail store, tavern with beer garden, dining, and recreation room.

Take advantage of the free Wi-Fi internet access to all rooms, in-house entertainment with FOXTEL and a regular schedule of entertainers including bands and sporting professional.

To Apply

• Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately
• We reserve the right to close the position earlier than stated
• Candidates represented by agencies will not be considered for this position
• Internal applicants please note it is a requirement that you advise your immediate line manager of the application

As an employee of CPPC, you will be part of a culturally and gender diverse organisation, committed to providing equal opportunities for all staff.

About Cape Preston Port Company

Cape Preston Port Company (CPPC) operates the port and marine ore delivery supply chain, on behalf of CITIC Pacific Mining. CPM is the developer and operator of the Sino Iron project, a world class magnetite processing operation at Cape Preston, 100kms Southwest of Karratha in Western Australia.

An industrial megaproject, Sino Iron is the largest magnetite mining, processing, and export operation in Australia, shipping a premium concentrate product to overseas steel mills. Dedicated infrastructure includes the concentrator area, port facilities, a combined-cycle gas-fired power station, desalination plant and 30km slurry pipeline.

Our operations provide career opportunities on a global scale. Being an employee at Cape Preston Port Company will enable you to take advantage of the multiple divisions of the group. CITIC Group, a majority shareholder of CPPC, has more than 30,000 employees worldwide and is always looking for talented and exceptional people.   

Within CPPC, everyone can develop their skills and knowledge, progress in the business and be recognised and rewarded for their contribution. We encourage our people to take the opportunities that are provided to reach their full potential - so they can achieve the best results for themselves, each other, and for CPPC.

To learn more about Sino Iron, please visit www.citicpacificmining.com