Production, Planning & Scheduling (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)
Elphinstone Pty Ltd is an authorised Caterpillar OEM and a leading manufacturer of quality products for the global underground and surface mining industries. In addition, Elphinstone offers niche manufacturing and engineering support in the transport and utilities sectors.
Elphinstone has more than 45 years of experience in the modification and manufacture of underground mining vehicles and currently employs 200+ highly skilled people.
The product range includes specialised underground support vehicles and surface mining solutions including extended distance off-highway haulage trucks and water tanks to suit Caterpillar articulated trucks.
The Elphinstone range of underground support vehicles includes agitators, scissor lifts, delivery trucks, flat decks, fuel and lube trucks, water cannons, water tanks, motor graders and other specialised support equipment.
The existing range of products combines practical design, the latest technology and quality manufacturing to ensure each machine is safe, reliable, productive, ergonomic, and easy to service, maintain and rebuild.
Our expanding product range includes, but is not limited to, surface and underground mining vehicles & future products which include low emission diesel combustion engines, Diesel Hybrid Powertrains & Battery Electric Powertrains.
Elphinstone is seeking to employ a Technical Writer to work with its passionate and expanding team of professionals as we evolve and expand our product range.
About the role The role will report to the Engineering Manager and will be working across the entire Elphinstone mining support vehicle product range.
The responsibilities and key tasks will include:
To develop, write & edit technical documentation relating to the operation & maintenance of Elphinstone products. Documents include, but are not limited to, the following:Operation & Maintenance manualsParts manualsService manualsTraining presentationsProduct update literatureRecommend any engineering improvements to new and existing products when identified.Ensure literature content complies with applicable standards and regulatory requirements. Operator and maintainer safety is paramount.Liaise with Mechanical & Electrical Engineers, Designers, Auto Electricians & others as required to obtain relevant information to be included in literature.About You At Elphinstone, our most important asset is our people. Every team member has a voice and plays a part in contributing to our success. We take pride in creating an innovative, collaborative, and open culture where all staff are respected, empowered and valued.
The experience and skillset suited to this role may include:
Mechanical or Electrical trade qualifications or equivalent work experience.Excellent writing & literacy skills including the ability to extract & rephrase information and produce accurate, complete & concise documentation.Excellent technical knowledge and troubleshooting and methodical fault-finding skills.Excellent presentation and organisational skills.Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Adobe InDesign, Cortona3D Rapid Catalog and Photoshop.Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment (desirable).Our people are talented and live by our values of Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, Ownership, and Initiative in every action of the day. Despite individual differences, we are one company united by these values that define us as people.
Additional Benefits Work in a team that provides a safe and secure work environment with an excellent LTI and TRIFR record.Flexible working arrangements which may include:Long weekends every second week with a 9-day working fortnight.Long weekends every week with a 4:3 roster.5 day week (Monday - Friday)Employee Assistance Program to support overall health and wellbeing.Elphinstone Rewards discount program where you can save on everyday shopping.Be a part of our popular Elphinstone Social Club.Living in beautiful Tasmania, Australia with pristine beaches, historic towns and Cradle Mountain only an hour's drive away, Tasmania caters to those who enjoy nature. There's plenty to do in your free time, with a vibrant mountain bike scene, abundant hiking trails, and world-class surfing, diving & fishing. You'll experience a food scene smorgasbord with numerous farm gates and wineries. Tasmania is home to the cleanest air in the world, and traffic jams are non-existent.
How to Apply If you would like to be considered for joining our team as a Technical Writer, please apply now via Seek with a current resume supplied; a cover letter is not required, however, may be advantageous.
Additional Information Right-to-work identification, e.g., driver's licence, birth certificate, passport and/or visa, will be required if shortlisted. In addition, as part of the recruitment process, you may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, which will include a drug and alcohol screening and national police check.
Please be mindful that published closing dates are estimates only as we aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible. The advert may close as soon as we have found the right candidates, so we encourage interested applicants to apply as early as possible.
Elphinstone Pty Ltd is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
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