Fixed Plant Fitter

The Randalls Mill is a 1.3Mtpa processing facility based at Silver Lake’s Mount Monger Operations, 80km South-East of Kalgoorlie. With a 3-stage crushing circuit, dual Ball mills, gravity separation and CIL circuit, it is maintained at an exceptional 98% availability inclusive of planned shutdown events. With varied underground and open pit ore sources, the Randalls Mill is a stable and consistently performing asset.

THE ROLE:

We are looking for a dependable and skilled Fixed Plant Fitter to join the close-knit Maintenance team at the Randalls processing Facility. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will have responsibility for carrying out preventative, corrective and breakdown maintenance to mechanical equipment in the processing plant, borefields and site infrastructure. Your safety-focus and collaborative approach will ensure that plant equipment is maintained at a high level of availability at all times, while contributing to a cohesive work environment.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and working within site safety structures;
• Preparation of JHA’s and Take 5’s prior to commencing tasks;
• Participating in scheduled reviews of current SOP’s;
• Regular maintenance on crushing circuit which includes Jaw crusher, secondary & tertiary cone crushers, as well as screens and conveyors;
• Regular maintenance on the milling circuit equipment including Mills, Conveyors, Knelsons, Acacias, Scheduled slurry pump rebuilds, valves, hydraulic systems and pipe work.
• Conduct maintenance and repairs to ancillary plant such as Borefields and Tails water return facility pumps;
• Conducting regular scheduled PM tasks and completing detailed fault descriptions for corrective maintenance tasks to be developed.

ABOUT YOU:

As an experienced Fixed-Plant Mechanical Fitter, you will bring a level head and calm approach when problem solving. You are personable, inclusive and can develop excellent working relationships with your team, other departments, and contractors. You will be able to anticipate needs and react quickly to ensure all plant equipment is functional, as well as manage multiple demands on your time in a calm and considered manner.

You can have the following experience:

• Mechanical Trade Qualification (Mechanical Fitter)
• 5+ years post apprenticeship mine site experience would be desirable
• Experience in using Pronto maintenance systems and recording and reporting history on plant and equipment would be preferred
• Methodical and resourceful in fault finding
• High level of experience with general fitting activities in a gold processing plant
• A proven commitment to safety
• CN Franna crane ticket would be desirable
• Confined space, Work at heights, EWP, Forklift & Dogging tickets are desirable
• Poly welding, HR licence and High-Risk licenses such as rigging or scaffolding will be highly regarded
• Experience with pump and hydraulic system fault-finding will be highly regarded
• Hold a current C Class driver’s license and Senior First Aid Certificate
• Working knowledge of the WA Mines Safety and Inspection Act and Regulations

You will have the opportunity to be part of a fantastic team, working an 8:6 roster DIDO residential in Kalgoorlie. You will be required to work an "on-call" roster approximately every 3rd - 4th swing, and Kalgoorlie residents will be housed in the Randalls camp for that period.

An industry benchmarked salary and the opportunity to join an established, stable and financially secure company are on offer to attract people wanting to make a long-term commitment to an organisation. 

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for, please follow the APPLY NOW prompts and attach an up to date resume and cover letter.

Silver Lake’s preference is to deal with candidates directly and therefore agencies’ applications will not be considered at this stage.