Mechanical Technician

Who we are:

Victoria International Container Terminal is Australia’s leading automated container terminal located in Port Melbourne. VICT is a subsidiary of ICTSI, a Philippines owned company who operate 30 container terminals in 29 countries across the globe.

VICT delivers an extra 33 percent capacity to the Port of Melbourne to support continued growth with 1 million+ TEU. Our unique location on the bay side of the West Gate Bridge, means faster turnaround time for imports and exports and easier berthing for larger vessels. Larger vessels are now coming to the Port of Melbourne for service by VICT.

Our innovation lies in integration – selecting world class technologies to provide seamless operations end to end. VICT’s high-tech terminal ensures a safe working environment for its employees and customers with a proven and enviable track record in setting high safety standards.

Our mission:

Our mission is to provide a highly efficient, sustainable, safe and reliable gateway for goods to Australian consumers, driving the Victorian economy and the prosperity of both our community and our business.

Our vision:

Our vision is to be the global benchmark in delivering leading container performance for landside and shipside terminal services and customer experience. We will achieve this through our passionate team forging trusted and productive relationships and leveraging our unique location and our innovative services integrated with our advanced technology and equipment solutions.

Summary of the role:

We have multiple positions available for passionate and dynamic individuals to join our team as Mechanical Technicians. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, work well in a high performing team, and have a passion for innovation and automation, then please apply via the link below.

Our Mechanical Technician’s work as part of a team to oversee and manage the safe and efficient operation of the terminals automated equipment, completing work to the highest standard and ensuring continual improvement of equipment reliability and performance metrics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out electrical and mechanical fault finding, emergency break down and general repair work on ASC, STS, ACC, ALP and any ancillary equipment.
• Carry out Preventative Maintenance (PM) as required in compliance with PM.
• To accurately and promptly report any operational concerns regarding technical and/or mechanical failure and/or damage.
• To ensure the safe operation of the Maintenance Facility within the context of Occupational Health and Safety legislation and company determined safe operating procedures.
• Obtain and maintain an intimate knowledge of related operational features and ancillary devices related to the operation and function of the Maintenance Facility.
• Ensure accurate and timely communication between all levels of employees and others in regard to technical and operational functions.

Key requirements we are looking for:

• Australian or recognized mechanical trade qualification.
• Post apprenticeship experience specializing in fault finding, repairs and preventative maintenance servicing on heavy plant e.g. earth moving equipment, heavy duty Forklift trucks, container handling equipment, mining equipment, marine equipment, generating sets, electric forklifts etc.
• Strong knowledge and experience working with hydraulics/electronic and/or diesel engines and transmissions.
• Experience working on a rotating, shift work roster.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of using Microsoft Windows applications/DOS based programs.
• Sound communication skills (written and verbal).
• Forklift license. (Desirable)
• Elevated work platform license. (Desirable)

What’s in it for you?

We value innovation, teamwork, and a passion for excellence. VICT is proud to offer a supportive and inclusive workplace that celebrates equal opportunities, diversity and new standards in workplace safety for the industry, as well as competitive salary and benefits packages, and opportunities for growth and development.

Some of our employee benefits on offer are:

• Onsite parking and EV charging stations.

• EAP access.

• Novated Leasing.

• Prime Port Melbourne location: Close to the CBD

• A chance to work for Australia’s only fully automated container terminal.

• Global-standard new facility with advanced tech and sustainable operations.

• Quarterly Townhall business celebration and communication updates.

• Australian Logistics council member.

• Opportunities for Females to be a part of our Wayfinder partnership, to increase the visibility of your career in the supply chain and logistics industry.

If this sounds like you and you want to continue your career in transport and logistics, or are looking to start your career with us, please APPLY via the link.

Must have unrestricted Australian working rights.