Specialist - Electrical (Underground)

Newmont has recently acquired Newcrest Mining creating the world’s leading gold mining company. 

With operations around the world, our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities where we operate. We aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported to bring their whole unique self to work. We bring out the best in each other, inspiring performance and a shared belief that what we do matters. 

Our Cadia operation in MAINTENANCE is now recruiting for the position of SPECIALIST – ELECTRICAL (UNDERGROUND)

Operations near and far

Cadia is located in Central Western New South Wales, approximately 25 klms outside the vibrant regional township of Orange and a convenient three hours from the capital city of Sydney. Employees reside in varied accommodation options in and around the district of Orange with the surrounding area’s occupied by wineries, stone fruit orchards, farming and national parks.

Employees have access to the area’s wide range of amenities, including a prominent health sector with a modern well-equipped regional hospital, excellent educational facilities, shopping, large selection of sport and recreation options, transport and other services such as childcare.

Who we’re looking for 

Reporting to the Superintendent – Electrical Maintenance, the Specialist – Electrical will be involved in the planning and management of electrical underground operations.

Using the Critical Control Management framework, you will ensure the assets within Cadia East fixed plant and development are maintained to allow the mine to achieve or exceed safety and production targets as part of a successful future at Cadia.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Lead and Support the Newmont Values
• Support and guide a small team of high performing electrical personnel to execute safe & efficient shutdowns. 
• Identify improvement opportunities within the WMS and the MOS that will increase planning efficiency and accuracy. 
• Conduct Regular CCV audits to monitor Major hazards and manage the effectiveness of the critical controls put in place to prevent a death or life altering injury. 
• Actively participate in Safe Production Meetings, shutdown meetings and crew discussions during shift to foster teamwork. 
• Accountable for safe execution for all electrical work underground areas. 

The successful candidate must have extensive demonstrated experience in Underground operations.

You will also possess the following:

• Trade Certificate &/or Engineering Diploma or higher 
• Knowledge of Newmont Cadia UG Operation – Highly regarded
• Sound understanding of Work Management fundamentals and SAP system knowledge 
• Demonstrate sound understanding of Maintenance strategies to the maintenance execution teams that enables opportunities to be identified, analysed, and executed. 
• Demonstrated extensive experience in a supervisory role in underground operations
• Minimum HV3 Underground (High Voltage Switching Qualification Level 3)

Please note:  This is a residential 5/2 - 4/3 role in Orange, NSW. 

Our Commitment to You 

Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Underpinned by our values of Safety, Sustainability, Integrity, Responsibility and Inclusion, our commitment is to respect the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free of discrimination, as well as the cultures, religions, and governing codes applicable to each country in which we operate.  

If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, submit your application through our website before the advertised closing date. 

At this stage, we are not accepting any external agency CVs for the opportunity. 

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