Maintenance Technician - Fitter

About GEMCO 

Located on the tropical Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory, GEMCO is a South32 Company, the operation is accountable for over 20% of the world’s manganese ore production. Groote Eylandt is home to the Anindilyakwa people, who are the traditional owners of the land and have been working alongside GEMCO since 1963. 

What we offer you

• Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme
• Family friendly rosters
• Industry leading parental leave and family care policy
• Ongoing training, education assistance and career development
• Excellent facilities including gym, beachside workout area, swimming pool, golf course, tennis and squash courts, sports oval and scenic walking tracks.
• For residential employees access to pristine camping and fishing opportunities, well-resourced school and day care facilities and remote living allowances.
• Additional superannuation contributions and participation in the Employee Share Plan

About the role 

Reporting to the Supervisor Fixed Plant Maintenance, the goal of the Maintenance Technician (Fitter) is to safely repair and maintain fixed plant equipment as per work management processes, maintenance schedules and work instructions.

This role is a 7/7 roster, FIFO Darwin or Cairns or can beoffered as residential on a full-time ongoing basis.

Some of your main responsibilities will include: 

• Carry out all repairs and preventative maintenance on fixed plant mining equipment
• Maintain plant availability through inspections, fault finding, diagnosis and remediation actions
• Report on defects and update maintenance and production logs
• Complete planned and routine maintenance per schedule
• Provide input into root case analysis and subsequent resolution of issues affecting equipment reliability
• Maintain plant safety and security, and control safe work access
• Perform breakdown activities in a safe and proficient manner
• Assist with continuous improvement projects to improve quality and efficiency across fixed plant
• Actively contribute to business improvement initiatives and feedback processes
• Assist with the training and development of apprentices  

About you

To be considered for the role, you will have:

• Possess Cert III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in a fixed plant environment
• A team player with good communication skills
• High Risk Work License – WP, LF. DG & MR preferred but not essential
• Confined Space and Working at Heights tickets

Our culture 

At South32, our people are fundamental to our success. We’re focused on creating an inclusive workplace, with the right people in the right roles, who are engaged, empowered, and appropriately rewarded. 

We aspire to be an inclusive organisation, where our workforce reflects the broader demographic of the countries and communities where we operate.

South32 embraces diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.

If you're good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you're the best at what you do, come work at South32.

Please note this job advert will close on Sunday 15th January 2023.