Job Description
Technician Perway Welder
  • 14/14 days only roster | FIFO from Perth to the Roy Hill Mine
  • Performance, Retention and Profit Share Bonuses
  • Private health cover contribution for employees and immediate family
  • 18 Weeks paid Parental Leave for primary caregivers

 

Our Vision:

As a leading iron ore producer, Hancock Iron Ore is helping secure the resources, jobs and prosperity that underpin the nation’s future. Guided by our vision to be the best mining company for Australia, we measure success not only by what we produce, but by the difference we make. We value creating opportunities, helping build regional and remote areas, and supporting Australian businesses by unlocking potential wherever it exists. Being 'For Australia' means delivering lasting benefits for today and for generations to come.

 

About the role:

The Rail Maintenance team is currently seeking a Technician Perway Welder to join them on a 14 days on, 14 days off FIFO roster from Perth to the Roy Hill mine. Reporting to the Supervisor Turnout Maintenance, you will be responsible for carrying out the specialist weld repairs of worn and damaged rail and turnout components across the Hancock Iron Ore rail network.

 

You’ll assess defects, prepare the affected area, and execute the work to restore the required rail profile. You’ll also check repair quality, complete welding records and work with the rail maintenance crew to ensure the track is safe for the passage of trains.


Duties:

  • Provide Perway welding and turnout maintenance expertise to wayside infrastructure
  • Ensure the track is safe for the passage of trains and apply speed restrictions as and where required
  • Provide technical expertise to the weekly and annual maintenance planning processes
  • Safely use various hand and mechanical tools to complete turnout maintenance and repair tasks
  • Monitor equipment wear rates and create notifications to enable maintenance to schedule corrective actions
  • Ensure relevant engineering design and maintenance standards for turnout maintenance are accurate
  • Ability to understand technical NDT output from the track measurement vehicle
  • Respond to defects in line with procedure as appropriate in a safe and timely manner

 

Skills and Experience:

  • TLIW0036 Apply Electric Welding Process to Rail certification is mandatory
  • Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure desirable
  • Previous experience in a Perway Welder or similar position
  • Current C Class Drivers Licence Mandatory
  • MR/HR Truck Licence desirable
  • Knowledge and application of Perway welding repair methods on RBM/SNX/SNXAS crossings
  • Proficiency in powered equipment, disc cutters, angle grinders, MP12 & MP23 grinders, welding generators, air compressors and MMAW welding techniques

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About Hancock Iron Ore

Hancock Iron Ore has a portfolio of world-class iron ore operations located in West Australia’s Pilbara region, with a strong history of delivering reliable products for our customers in key international markets. We have four operating mines: Roy Hill, Miralga Creek, Sanjiv Ridge, and McPhee Creek, plus a range of exciting development opportunities.
 
We deliver more than 70 million tonnes of ore each year through our own two-berth port facility at Stanley Point and the multi-user Utah Point in Port Hedland, providing the materials needed to foster global economic growth and development. Leveraging established infrastructure, including our processing plant and 344km independently owned and operated heavy haul railway, our operation oversees each moment from when ore is mined through to when it is shipped.

Life at the Roy Hill Mine

Our Mine Village is a modern, comfortable home away from home, with recent extensive upgrades to accommodation, dining, fitness, recreation, and wellbeing facilities. Residents can enjoy renovated rooms with contemporary amenities, high-quality dining with healthy, vegan, and gluten-free options, upgraded gym and pool facilities, social and recreation spaces, SWIFT in-room entertainment, a 24/7 retail offering, and an active calendar of community, lifestyle, learning, and family-friendly activities.

Equal Opportunity

Hancock Iron Ore is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, Veteran personnel and females to apply. We are a fair, diverse and welcoming workplace. We are proud of our relationships with our Traditional Owners and value the difference these partnerships make to the success of the project and to the lives of the people on whose land we operate.

Application Information

To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work permanently in Australia.

This advertisement will close no later than the Posting End Date specified.  We may close the advertisement early should suitable candidate/s be identified, so encourage prompt applications.

Recruitment Agency submissions will not be considered.
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Posting End Date:  15/10/2026
Information at a Glance
Business Unit:  Operations
Job Location:  Roy Hill Mine (FIFO)
Posting End Date:  15/10/2026
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