Job Description
Job Title:  Mechanical Technician (Boilermaker Welder)
Posting Start Date:  7/22/26
Job Location:  Kemerton Plant
Relocation Considered (External):  No
Visa Sponsorship Considered:  No
Required Travel:  Not Applicable

Tronox is the world’s leading vertically integrated manufacturer of titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment and other materials that add brightness and durability to products you encounter every day. We are 5,700 people strong, located across six continents and unified by a strong set of values that guide us in our work. At our mines and manufacturing plants, labs and offices, we responsibly transform the earth’s resources into products and opportunities that enhance lives. Our vision is to shape a sustainable, thriving world through enriched and refined minerals.

 

About the Role

Tronox is seeking a skilled and motivated Mechanical Technician to join our Kemerton Pigment Plant, located just north of Bunbury in Western Australia’s stunning South West. This permanent role offers an attractive 9-day fortnight and 38-hour average work week, giving you the opportunity to enjoy a great work-life balance while building your career with a global industry leader.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will play a key role in maintaining the reliability, safety and performance of the refinery’s fixed plant and equipment. Working within a collaborative maintenance team, you will perform preventative, corrective and breakdown maintenance activities while carrying out fault finding, installation, servicing, testing and repairs across site.

You will proactively monitor equipment applying technical expertise to identify and resolve issues before they impact production, supporting continuous improvement and minimising downtime. Operating in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment, you will contribute to daily, weekly and shutdown maintenance programs, delivering high quality work in accordance with safety, environmental and operational standards.

 

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • The highest regard for safe work practices
  • A Fabrication trade qualification (Boilermaking/Welding)
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a cohesive, multi-trade maintenance team
  • Previous experience in maintaining a complex fixed plant in accordance with strict engineering and safety standards
  • A demonstrable passion for continuous improvement

 

Why Join Tronox?

When you join Tronox, you’ll work with brilliant people, close to home and around the world. We offer a dynamic, supportive environment that empowers you to achieve your fullest potential — because we recognise that when you grow, we grow. 

In return for your commitment, you will be offered a competitive salary and benefits package that includes:

  • 38-hour week with optional nine-day fortnight
  • Eligible for Tronox bonus scheme
  • 13% superannuation
  • Access long service leave after five years (pro-rata)
  • Company-paid salary continuance, journey, TPD and life insurance
  • Annual leave purchase program
  • Health and wellness benefits
  • Novated leasing options
  • Service awards recognising your commitment
  • LinkedIn Learning for professional development
  • Inclusive, high-performance culture where people are valued

 

Ready to Get Started?

We look forward to hearing from you. Click the “Quick Apply” button above to begin the application process today.

Applications close on Tuesday, 18 August 2026.

Tronox is committed to building and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We encourage all suitable candidates to apply.  

Tronox reserves the right to remove the job postings prior to the stated closing date. If you are interested in applying in this position, please submit your application as soon as possible.  

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.