Instrumentation Fitter

About the role

In this role, you will work as part of a team to achieve targeted levels of plant availability through planned preventive and corrective maintenance in addition to any skilled response to urgent plant issues as required. This position is a permanent, full-time day shift role.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Complete repair and maintenance work orders to a high standard and in a timely manner
• Utilise and update maintenance reporting systems
• Install, maintain, and repair instruments and control systems
• Responsible for asset strategy, corrective maintenance and additional tasks through the internalisation of site services and breakdown support
• Engage with and support the site team more broadly when required
• Comply with all company policies, WH&S rules and regulations and hold safety as a core value

We would love to hear from hardworking and enthusiastic candidates who have experience working in an industrial/ heavy industry environment.

• Instrumentation Fitter trade qualified - Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control or Certificate IV in Electrical - Instrumentation
• Electrical licence is highly regarded
• Gas Type B competency preferred
• Confined Space Entry, Working at Heights desirable
• Experience in fault finding, maintaining equipment and installation
• Experience with SCADA, DCS, or PLC systems (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley)
• Strong technical and electrical aptitude
• A self-starter with the drive to complete and go beyond any task given

Key Benefits

Below are some of our key central benefits that are available to all employees. Other benefits may be available depending on your role or site. 

• Employee Benefits Program: discounts for employees, friends and family on a huge selection of products and services from a variety of brands including Samsung, Coles, Harvey Norman, Village Cinemas, Dick Smith, Vodafone, Thrifty and many more.
• Corporate rates for private health insurance: Nib Health Insurance offers discounted cover for employees.
• Employee Assistance Program: Converge International, our EAP, offers confidential, professional and free counselling and support resources in areas such as marriage/family difficulties, interpersonal conflict, stress, depression or anxiety, alcohol and/or drug dependencies, grief, loss or trauma and workplace problems.

About us

Liberty Primary Steel operates the historic Whyalla Steelworks, approximately 400km from Adelaide.  The integrated facility which includes ironmaking, steel making, and rolling-mill facilities is Australia’s only manufacturer of special grade billet and steel long products providing solutions for nation-building infrastructure including rail. It is also the future home of green steel with plans to construct an Electric Arc Furnace and Direct Reduction Iron facility fed by natural gas and hydrogen as part of the GFG’s journey to be carbon neutral by 2030.

Why work here?

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry. 

• Work with a greater purpose: Join us in the pursuit of a sustainable future as we progress our ambition to become carbon-neutral. You will contribute to a legacy that not only helps to build our nation but sustains our environment for future generations. Embrace a culture where differences are celebrated, innovation is embraced and valuing everyone's unique perspectives contributes to our transformation.

• Work well - live better: We understand the importance of working in an environment which supports you to balance your personal and professional life. Experience a culture which values you as a whole person - where family extends to the workplace and your well-being matters. You’ll thrive not only in your career with us, but beyond. 

• Build your own future: Step into a culture where every day is an opportunity to grow, and where driving your own development is not just encouraged; it's expected. You’ll be empowered to take the wheel of your learning journey and uncover your potential. The possibilities are limitless.

We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.

It is our ambition to cultivate an inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage candidates from all cultural backgrounds, genders, orientations, age groups, and abilities to apply. Your diversity is our strength in creating sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia's tomorrow.

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.