Technician - Fire Systems
- Employer
- Newcrest Mining
- Location
- Telfer Operation, Australia
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- Jun 01, 2023
- Closes
- Jun 16, 2023
- Ref
- 983908
- Category
- Technicians
- Work Term
- Permanent
- Work Load
- Full Time
- Language
- English
Challenge yourself with us
Newcrest is one of the world's largest gold mining companies. As a global business, we aim to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued and supported to bring their whole unique self to work.
We recognise that our different backgrounds and perspectives help us find better ways to: solve problems; attract and retain the best people; explore, develop and produce more gold safely and profitably; and help make Newcrest a better place to work.
At Newcrest, we hold core values that focus on caring about people, working together and achieving a high-performance culture through innovation and problem solving.
Operations near and far
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 both open pits and an underground mine. While at site Telfer offers a diverse range of recreational activities including a gym, swimming pool, driving range, movie room and refurbished communal eatery.
Who we're looking for
We are currently seeking a safety-conscious and diligent Fire Systems Technician to support safe production at Telfer by ensuring reliable operation, maintenance and longer-term integrity of the site wide Fire Systems including Surface & Underground operations.
Reporting to the Fire Technician Supervisor, key deliverables of this role include:
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.
In addition to the above key skills, you will also ideally have:
Please note: This is a permanent full-time role at our Telfer mine site, FIFO from Perth on an 8 days on /6 off roster.
To succeed in this role, you will be a forward-looking team member with excellent work-ethics and a passion for continuous improvement. Your ability to communicate effectively and collaborate at all levels in the organisation will work towards achievement of desired outcomes and engagement of your team and key stakeholders. In addition to your finely tuned problem-solving and decision-making abilities, you will also have:
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.
Newcrest is one of the world's largest gold mining companies. As a global business, we aim to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued and supported to bring their whole unique self to work.
We recognise that our different backgrounds and perspectives help us find better ways to: solve problems; attract and retain the best people; explore, develop and produce more gold safely and profitably; and help make Newcrest a better place to work.
At Newcrest, we hold core values that focus on caring about people, working together and achieving a high-performance culture through innovation and problem solving.
Operations near and far
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 both open pits and an underground mine. While at site Telfer offers a diverse range of recreational activities including a gym, swimming pool, driving range, movie room and refurbished communal eatery.
Who we're looking for
We are currently seeking a safety-conscious and diligent Fire Systems Technician to support safe production at Telfer by ensuring reliable operation, maintenance and longer-term integrity of the site wide Fire Systems including Surface & Underground operations.
Reporting to the Fire Technician 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
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.
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
Please note: This is a permanent full-time role at our Telfer mine site, FIFO from Perth on an 8 days on /6 off roster.
To succeed in this role, you will be a forward-looking team member with excellent work-ethics and a passion for continuous improvement. Your ability to communicate effectively and collaborate at all levels in the organisation will work towards achievement of desired outcomes and engagement of your team and key stakeholders. In addition to your finely tuned problem-solving and decision-making abilities, you will also have:
- Certificate II in Fire Protection Inspection and Tagging
- 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' licence
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.