CITIC Pacific Mining is seeking an experienced Shutdown Permit Officer to join our Processing team on a permanent 8/6 roster, FIFO ex Perth.

Reporting to the Permit Supervisor, this role is responsible for planning, preparing and managing the Permit to Work (PTW) system before and during plant shutdowns or outages.

In this role you’ll be responsible for:

• Ensure all PTW procedures and standards are applied in compliance with company and legislative safety requirements
• Coordinate with Shutdown Planners, Process Operations, Maintenance, Commissioning, and Construction to proactively identify and resolve shutdown PTW requirements
• Design and implement equipment isolations as necessary, ensuring safety and operational continuity
• Coach and support employees and contractors in effective PTW system application
• Conduct audits, workplace inspections, and hazard controls to ensure ongoing compliance and safety
• Maintain and update PTW databases, including Confined Space Entry (CSE), Isolation Checklists (ICL), and Authorised Persons records

To be successful in the role you must have the following skills/experience:

• At least 3 years’ experience in PTW systems
• In-depth understanding of Permit to Work systems and isolation practices
• Proficient in electrical, mechanical, and processing equipment – able to interpret P&IDs
• Strong organisational and analytical skills
• Familiarity with SAP functions in a maintenance environment
• Working knowledge of relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks
• A current Drivers licence

We’re looking for motivated team players, with good communication skills and a can-do attitude. 

Benefits

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

About CITIC Pacific Mining

CPM is the company behind Sino Iron, already Australia’s largest magnetite operation, located on Western Australia’s Pilbara coast. We are spearheading a new iron ore value-adding industry for the nation, transforming magnetite ore into a high-grade, premium export product.

Sino Iron is a fully integrated operation – featuring a mine serviced by the biggest haul trucks in the world, a six-line concentrator and port terminal facilities at nearby Cape Preston. Our state-of-the-art power station and desalination plant are among the largest in the State.

Our operations provide career opportunities on a global scale. Being an employee at CITIC Pacific Mining (CPM) will enable you to take advantage of the multiple divisions of the group. CITIC Group, a majority shareholder of CPM, has more than 170,000 employees worldwide and is always looking for talented and exceptional people.   

Within CPM, 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 CPM.