Mechanical Technician- Underground

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Newcrest is committed to building a diverse workforce. Our strategic focus is on gender diversity and 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.

Our technical expertise is something we are quietly proud of. Through our investment in research and development, we have advanced the technical development of our mining methods, achieving operational efficiencies. Whether you are part of our offices, or at one of our sites near or far, you will find so much more than you expect.

Operations near and far

Located in the Great Sandy Desert in East Pilbara, Western Australia, Telfer is a fly in out fly out operation from Perth which recognizes the importance of work-life balance.  Our comfortable, well furnished rooms include Foxtel, and our site offers quality food with healthy options, medical care, sports and recreation activities. Families are welcomed several times a year to open days to support our community feel at Telfer. 

Who we are looking for

We are seeking a motivated and engaged Mechanical Technician to join our close-knit Underground Maintenance team at Telfer. Reporting to the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor, this busy yet challenging role will see you ensure the Underground plant assets meet the performance and availability requirements through effective equipment maintenance.

Key deliverables of this role include, but not limited to:

• Carry out maintenance tasks on our fixed plant assets in the underground and surface infrastructure, including maintenance on gyratory crushers, conveyor systems, apron feeders, Winder hoisting system, dewatering pumps, surface Vent fans, Ammonia Chilling plant, Vent doors, hydraulic/ Pneumatic equipment and much more.
• 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
• Dogging/Forklift license/Working at Heights and Confined Space tickets essential
• Manual C Class Driver's License is 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.

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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