Mechanical Technician
- Employer
- Newcrest Mining
- Location
- Telfer Operation, Australia
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- Aug 09, 2022
- Closes
- Aug 24, 2022
- Ref
- 981788
- Category
- Maintenance/Mechanical, Technicians
- Work Term
- Permanent
- Work Load
- Full Time
- Language
- English
Discover what is possible with us
Our technical expertise is something we are quietly proud of. Through our investment in research and development, we have advanced the technical development of our mining methods, achieving operational efficiencies. Whether you are part of our offices, or at one of our sites near or far, you will find so much more than you expect.
Operations near and far
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.
Who we are looking for
We are seeking a motivated and engaged Mechanical Technician to join our close-knit Surface Maintenance team at Telfer. Reporting to the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor, this busy yet challenging role will see you ensure the processing plant assets meet the performance and availability requirements through effective equipment maintenance.
Key deliverables of this role include, but not limited to:
As the ideal candidate, you will be an inspiring team-player with excellent work-ethics and a can-do attitude. You will appreciate being part of a collaborative team and foster continuous improvement through your excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills. In addition, you will also ideally have:
Please note: This is a full-time permanent role at our Telfer mine site, FIFO from Perth on an 8 days on /6 off/ 7 nights on and 7 off roster.
Our commitment to you
Ownership is part of how we work. You will be part of a high-performance culture that is building our future. While structure and processes guide how we work, we continue to find opportunities to be nimble and collaborative.
Newcrest is also committed to building a diverse workforce. Our strategic focus is on diversity to reflect the communities in which we operate. Creating an inclusive culture will enable us to leverage the richness of cultures across our workforce and the capability of our diverse employees to get better business outcomes.
If you are seeking a new career challenge, where you can transfer your existing skills, into a positive and empowering team environment, we'd love to hear from you!
At this stage, we are not accepting any external agency CVs for the opportunity.
Our technical expertise is something we are quietly proud of. Through our investment in research and development, we have advanced the technical development of our mining methods, achieving operational efficiencies. Whether you are part of our offices, or at one of our sites near or far, you will find so much more than you expect.
Operations near and far
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.
Who we are looking for
We are seeking a motivated and engaged Mechanical Technician to join our close-knit Surface Maintenance team at Telfer. Reporting to the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor, this busy yet challenging role will see you ensure the processing plant assets meet the performance and availability requirements through effective equipment maintenance.
Key deliverables of this role include, but not limited to:
- Carry out maintenance tasks in the Ore Processing area, including maintenance on gyratory crushers, conveyor systems, apron feeders, SAG and Ball mills, pumps, agitators, Horizontal plate filtration press, cyclones, screens, and hydraulic equipment
- 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
- Demonstrate an uncompromised commitment to safety to achieve a workplace target of zero injuries and incidents
As the ideal candidate, you will be an inspiring team-player with excellent work-ethics and a can-do attitude. You will appreciate being part of a collaborative team and foster continuous improvement through your excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills. In addition, you will also ideally have:
- A relevant Mechanical Trade Qualification, either as a Fitter or Fitter/ Machinist is essential
- Proven experience in the maintenance of fixed-plant and hydraulic equipment on a Gold or mineral processing plant
- Computer literacy and basic understanding of SAP or similar maintenance systems
- Manual C Class Driver's License is required
- EWP/Dogging/Forklift license/Crane/ HR License/Working at Heights and Confined Space tickets
Please note: This is a full-time permanent role at our Telfer mine site, FIFO from Perth on an 8 days on /6 off/ 7 nights on and 7 off roster.
Our commitment to you
Ownership is part of how we work. You will be part of a high-performance culture that is building our future. While structure and processes guide how we work, we continue to find opportunities to be nimble and collaborative.
Newcrest is also committed to building a diverse workforce. Our strategic focus is on diversity to reflect the communities in which we operate. Creating an inclusive culture will enable us to leverage the richness of cultures across our workforce and the capability of our diverse employees to get better business outcomes.
If you are seeking a new career challenge, where you can transfer your existing skills, into a positive and empowering team environment, we'd love to hear from you!
At this stage, we are not accepting any external agency CVs for the opportunity.