Why Join Coogee

Founded in 1971, Coogee is more than just a business—we’re a team of passionate professionals delivering high-quality industrial, agricultural, and mineral processing chemicals across Australia and internationally. With expanding operations in WA, Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria, and continued investment in new projects and capabilities, Coogee is experiencing strong growth. We Make, We Store, and We Deliver to a diverse client base. Our strong team culture, long-term employment stability, and commitment to career development make Coogee an ideal place to grow your career and be part of a thriving future.

About the Role

Coogee Chemicals is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join our Maintenance team in Kwinana on a full-time basis. This hands-on role is responsible for maintaining the reliability, availability and performance of our chemical process plants and fuel terminal.

Reporting to the Mechanical Supervisor, you’ll be responsible for delivering both planned and breakdown maintenance, ensuring equipment reliability and minimising downtime across our operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality mechanical maintenance, installation, overhaul, and repair work on rotating equipment, pumps, valves, conveyors, piping systems, and other plant assets, ensuring work is completed safely and to required standards.
• Execute maintenance activities in accordance with Major Hazard Facility (MHF) requirements, including compliance with permit-to-work systems, isolations, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), risk assessments, and energy isolation (LOTO) procedures.
• Interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, equipment manuals, and maintenance work instructions to diagnose faults, plan repairs, and complete tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Support preventative, corrective, and shutdown maintenance programs to maximise equipment reliability, maintain asset integrity, and minimise operational downtime.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, maintenance documentation, and hazard reporting, proactively identifying improvement opportunities and contributing to a strong safety and reliability culture across the site.
• Participate in a weekly alternating call-out roster, providing timely response to after-hours breakdowns, emergency maintenance requirements, and operational shipping needs when rostered on call.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• Strong commitment to safety and risk management, with a thorough understanding of safe work practices and hazard identification in an industrial environment.
• Proven mechanical fitting and maintenance skills, including the installation, repair, alignment, overhaul, and troubleshooting of plant equipment and rotating machinery.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across maintenance, operations, and contractor teams.
• Strong attention to detail and a high standard of workmanship, ensuring maintenance tasks are completed accurately, efficiently, and to specification.
• Sound understanding of compliance, maintenance, and quality standards, including permit-to-work systems, isolation procedures, and Major Hazard Facility requirements.
• Effective fault-finding, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to diagnose equipment issues and implement practical, reliable solutions.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive hourly rate plus overtime
• Phone and Gym benefits
• Great social functions
• Training and development opportunities
• Long-term employment stability

How To Apply

Click "Apply Now" to submit your resume and a cover letter which outlines how you align with the role as described in this advert.

Coogee Chemicals is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Please note you must have the right to live and work in Australia. As part of the recruitment process candidates may be required to complete comprehensive compliance checks. Applications are welcome directly from candidates only; recruitment agencies need not apply For more about us, visit www.coogee.com.au