Technical Writer Fixed Plant

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:

• 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

About You

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

What's On Offer

• $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.

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