Fire Technician
Job no: RR10007947 Work type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Telfer Operation
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.
In the Great Sandy Desert in the East Pilbara region of Western Australia, our Telfer gold-copper mine is our fly-in-fly-out operation, comprising open pits, processing plant and an underground mine.
The Role on offer:
In the Great Sandy Desert in the East Pilbara region of Western Australia, our Telfer gold-copper mine is our fly-in-fly-out operation, comprising open pits, processing plant and an underground mine. This is a permanent full-time role at our Telfer mine site, FIFO from Perth on an 8 days on /6 off roster.
Our Telfer Operations are currently seeking a safety-conscious and diligent Fire Systems Technician to support safe production by ensuring reliable operation, maintenance and longer-term integrity of the site wide Fire Systems including Surface & Underground operations.
Reporting to the Fire Systems Supervisor, key deliverables of this role include:
Maintenance of equipment in a reliable and cost-efficient condition
Leading by example in adherence to company policies and procedures
Monitoring and reporting on status of Fire Systems and equipment, and ensuring statutory paperwork is kept to a high standard
Provide guidance to fire technicians short & long term
Foster a culture of continuous improvement
About You:
To succeed in this role, you will have a demonstrated track record in continuous improvement of assets with competencies in Fire Detection & Alarm Systems, Gaseous Fire Suppression Systems & (Sprinkler Systems). You will be a forward-looking team member with excellent work-ethics and a passion for continuous improvement. Experience with Wet, Deluge and Foam Deluge Sprinkler Systems and PEFS will be advantageous as well.
In addition to the above key skills, you will also ideally have:
Proven experience in maintenance, commissioning, inspection or testing of fire of fire systems with exposure to large scale mining and process plant operations & maintenance
Good computer skills – proficient in SAP or similar computerised maintenance management system and Microsoft package
Sound knowledge of Acts, Regulations and Australian Standards
Sprinkler Fitter Trade, Electrical or Mechanical Trade qualification will be highly regarded
Willingness and the ability to work underground
Certificate II in Fire Protection Inspection and Tagging or
Certificate III in Electrotechnology
High commitment to safety along with excellent decision making and delegation skills
Computer literacy and understanding of SAP will be beneficial
Current C Class drivers’ license
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.
At this stage, we are not accepting any external agency CVs for the opportunity.
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Advertised: 21 Oct 2024 Applications close: 04 Nov 2024
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