Maintenance/Service Technician – Plate Heat Exchangers

Thornhill Australia Pty Ltd

• Ormeau/Stapylton/Yatala QLD

• Technicians (Trades & Services)

• Full-time

About Us and the Role

Join a growing, dynamic team at Thornhill Australia, a trusted leader in the Plate Heat Exchanger Service industry for over 30 years. As we expand our business, we’re excited to welcome a qualified Maintenance Fitter to our Qld service centre in Yatala. You’ll have the opportunity to travel across Qld, NT, and NSW, working for clients that are grateful for your service and happy to see you. BTW: this job is 100% safe from replacement by AI for at least the next 20+ years.

Key Responsibilities

As a Service Technician, you’ll:

• Provide hands-on, 24/7 service for clients, performing testing, troubleshooting, and repairs on Plate Heat Exchangers and associated equipment.

• Conduct preventative maintenance and respond quickly to breakdowns, helping a variety of industries stay efficient and operational.

• Work closely with a skilled and supportive team while delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining a sharp attention to detail.

What We’re Looking For

• You will have a proven site service background, first and foremost.

• Experience with Plate Heat Exchangers is ideal OR a Trade Certification OR good experience in maintaining equipment like a plate heat exchanger.

• A current driver’s license and basic computer skills are essential.

• A self-starter who can manage time and travel independently.

• Familiarity with OH&S, JSA, and Hygiene standards.

• Experience in the Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, Mining and/or Food & Beverage industry is a plus but not required.

• Comfortable with extended travel and overnight stays due to client locations and on site job requirements.

• Understanding of what it means to be a part of a “Service Team”, including some weekend works and generous overtime opportunities.

• Hourly rate negotiable on experience.

Job Description

About Us

Since 1992, Thornhill Australia has specialised in the maintenance and refurbishment of Plate Heat Exchangers. We handle everything from gasket replacement and plate cleaning to hydrostatic testing and supplying parts. With a customer base spanning energy, manufacturing, food and beverage, mining, and other critical industries, we pride ourselves on providing technical expertise and reliable service and we are an important partner for our clients.

Your Initial Role

• Assist the senior site service technician and workshop supervisor with daily tasks, ensuring smooth operations and quality control.

• Perform in house hands-on tasks like pressure washing, crack testing, and re-gasketing of heat exchange plates in a workshop environment.

• Learn the thermal characteristics of a plate heat exchanger, how it works, and how to build, strip and repair back to OEM conditions.

What You Bring

• A valid QLD Driver’s License (essential) and a Forklift License (a bonus).

• Great communication skills and a collaborative attitude.

• Mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn. Heat exchangers are a critical part of any large production facility. AI will not take this job away at any point in the foreseeable future because it is so hands-on.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a small, close-knit team.

What We Offer

• Convenient onsite parking and use of work vehicles.

• Central location with easy freeway access.

• Uniforms and safety gear provided.

• In house training.

• Immediate start.

THORNHILL AUST PTY LTD

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