Newmont has recently acquired Newcrest Mining creating the world’s leading gold mining company. 

With operations around the world, our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities where we operate. We aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported to bring their whole unique self to work. We bring out the best in each other, inspiring performance and a shared belief that what we do matters. 

Our Telfer operation in Australia is now recruiting for the position of Mechanical Technician (Fitter) - Surface. 

Telfer Operations 

Located in the Great Sandy Desert in Western Australia, Telfer is a fly in fly out operation from Perth which recognizes the importance of work-life balance.  Our rooms include Foxtel, and our site offers quality food with healthy options, medical care, sports and recreation activities.

The role

Reporting into the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor this role will see you carrying out Maintenance tasks in the Processing Plant and ensuring the assets meet performance, safety and availability. The role is full time, permanent FIFO from Perth on an 8/6 (days) rotating with 7/7 (nights) flying on a Thursday. 

This busy yet challenging role will have you focusing on maintenance of assets such as: gyratory crushers, conveyor systems, apron feeders, SAG and Ball mills, pumps, agitators, Horizontal plate filtration press, cyclones, screens, and hydraulic equipment. 

Other deliverables of this role include, but not limited to:

• Effectively carry out an arrangement of maintenance activities on all Fixed Plant assets including preventative, corrective and breakdown tasks in a timely and orderly manner
• Carry out routine inspections of all Fixed Plant machinery ensuring any discrepancies are recorded and corrective measures are implemented through the maintenance business process
• Be proactive in continuously improving maintenance strategies Identify and report with the use of work requests on component or equipment failure
• Demonstrate an uncompromised commitment to safety to achieve a workplace target of zero injuries and incidents
• Have the ability to be team leaders and to lead small groups on specific jobs when required particularly during plant Shutdowns
• Required to understand and act in accordance with Newmont's Values and Code of Conduct and generally to meet all relevant and internal and external compliance obligations.

Essential requirements for the role include: 

• A relevant Mechanical Trade Qualification, either as a Fitter or Fitter/ Machinist  
• Proven experience in the maintenance of fixed-plant and hydraulic equipment on a Gold or a similar mineral processing plant 
• Tickets: EWP/Dogging/Rigging, Forklift license, Crane, Working at Heights and Confined Space tickets
• HR drivers' licence 
• Computer literacy and basic understanding of SAP or similar maintenance systems
• Australian working rights 

Please note: To be considered for this role you must meet the essential requirements above and also have full working rights within Australia. 

Our Commitment to You 

Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Underpinned by our values of Safety, Sustainability, Integrity, Responsibility and Inclusion, our commitment is to respect the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free of discrimination, as well as the cultures, religions, and governing codes applicable to each country in which we operate.  

If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, submit your application through our website before the advertised closing date. 

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