Mechanical Fitter- Surface

Telfer Operations

It’s never been a better time to join Telfer! located In the Great Sandy Desert in the East Pilbara region of Western Australia, the Telfer gold-copper mine is our fly-in-fly-out operation, comprising of both open pit and underground. Telfer is a significant pillar in the WA gold industry, providing employment opportunities and contributing to the community.

The Telfer site offers a diverse range of benefits including:

• Telfer Airport located close to the camp site
• Recently refurbished gym
• Swimming Pool
• Driving Range
• Movie Room
• Foxtel in rooms
• Refurbished communal eatery.
• Telfer social club

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 are maintained.

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
• Manual C Class Driver's License is essential
• EWP/Dogging/Forklift license/Crane/ HR License/Working at Heights and Confined Space tickets 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

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

Look around and you’ll discover opportunities to explore different pathways. Supported by development programs and guided by our leaders, you’ll learn and grow in your time with us.

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.

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

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