Technical Writer | Fixed Plant
Chandler Macleod ·www.chandlermacleod.com
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Chandler Macleod is seeking an experienced Technical Writer to support a major Fixed Plant Maintenance team within a leading WA mining operation.
This is an exciting opportunity for a technically minded professional with a strong maintenance background to play a critical role in the development and improvement of maintenance documentation, master data and asset management processes.
Offered as an initial 6-month contract with potential for extension, this position will suit someone who thrives on collaborating with stakeholders across all levels of the business and transforming technical information into practical, user-friendly documentation.
About the Role
Reporting into the Fixed Plant Maintenance team, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining a range of technical documentation to support safe, efficient and reliable maintenance practices.
Key responsibilities include:
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
This is an exciting opportunity for a technically minded professional with a strong maintenance background to play a critical role in the development and improvement of maintenance documentation, master data and asset management processes.
Offered as an initial 6-month contract with potential for extension, this position will suit someone who thrives on collaborating with stakeholders across all levels of the business and transforming technical information into practical, user-friendly documentation.
About the Role
Reporting into the Fixed Plant Maintenance team, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining a range of technical documentation to support safe, efficient and reliable maintenance practices.
Key responsibilities include:
- Writing and updating work instructions and maintenance procedures
- Developing preventative maintenance instructions and documentation
- Creating and processing SAP master data requests
- Spares cataloguing and maintenance of asset information
- Supporting task list, maintenance plan and maintenance strategy development within SAP
- Reviewing OEM manuals and translating technical information into site-specific documentation
- Collaborating with engineers, planners, supervisors, reliability teams and frontline technicians
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across maintenance and asset management functions
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Previous experience in a Technical Writer position within mining, resources or heavy industry
- Strong Fixed Plant Maintenance knowledge
- Experience writing technical documents, work instructions and maintenance procedures
- SAP Master Data experience, including maintenance plans, task lists and strategies
- Spares cataloguing and asset management experience
- Excellent Microsoft Word and Excel skills
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- A positive attitude and ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels, from management through to frontline maintenance personnel
- $85.00 per hour plus super (PAYG)
- 5:2 | 4:3 roster
- Day shift only
- Initial 6-month contract
- Potential for contract extension
- Planned start date: 2nd November 2026
- Major iron ore mining company
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
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Who is hiring for the Technical Writer | Fixed Plant role?
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Where is the Technical Writer | Fixed Plant job located?
The Technical Writer | Fixed Plant role with Chandler Macleod is based in Perth, WA, AU.
What does the Technical Writer | Fixed Plant role pay?
Chandler Macleod lists the Technical Writer | Fixed Plant role at up to AUD 85 per hour.
Is the Technical Writer | Fixed Plant role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Chandler Macleod.
What experience level is the Technical Writer | Fixed Plant role?
The Technical Writer | Fixed Plant position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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