Electrical Technician

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As part of forging a stronger Newcrest, we are committed to developing our people. We recognize that building capabilities and creating career opportunities across our business is not only important for our people, but it is critical to our success now and in the future.

Lifestyle

Cadia Valley Operations (CVO) is located in central western New South Wales approximately 25 kms outside the vibrant regional town of Orange. Employees reside in the varied accommodation options in Orange and the surrounding areas and enjoy access to the area’s wide range of amenities, including a prominent health sector, excellent educational facilities, shopping, transport and other services such as child care. Working at CVO offers a unique opportunity for employees and their families to enjoy a mining career while living in a large active, local community.

Overview

We are seeking an Electrical Technician to join our Fixed Plant Maintenance department at Cadia. This person will ensure assets and electrical installations are maintained to the relevant Australian standards.

Reporting directly to the Supervisor – Fixed Plant Electrical, your responsibilities will include:

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on fixed plant
• Maintain constant awareness of current Production and Maintenance schedules and plans
• Identification and documentation of potential equipment enhancements within our maintenance fixed plant
• Implementation of fixed plant continuous improvement strategies and projects
• Ensure all plant and equipment faults are reported, documented and managed

About You

To be successful in this role you will possess an Electrical Licence and Trade Qualifications supported by previous experience in heavy industrial or the mining industry. You will have a positive attitude to work and safety, with a proactive approach to your work with demonstrated experience at working in high performing teams.  As a strong communicator you will have the ability to work effectively with all levels of the business and will be adept in problem solving skills, covering complex technical problems. 

Our commitment to you

The welfare of the communities in and around our operations is critically important to us. Through engagement and investment, we build and maintain close relationships with our local communities, ensuring our work creates a positive social impact. 

Keeping our people safe and healthy is our most important asset. Our commitment to safety, health and wellbeing is supported by systems and standards that embed our safety culture.  

Cadia Valley Operations is a smoke free work environment since January 2020.

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