UG Mechanical Technician - Shutdown

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Newcrest is one of the world's largest gold mining companies. As a global business, we aim to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued and supported to bring their whole unique self to work.

We recognise that our different backgrounds and perspectives help us find better ways to: solve problems; attract and retain the best people; explore, develop, and produce more gold safely and profitably; and help make Newcrest a better place to work.

At Newcrest, we hold core values that focus on caring about people, working together and achieving a high-performance culture through innovation and problem solving.

Operations near and far

Our Cadia site is located in Central West New South Wales, approximately 25 kms outside the vibrant regional town of Orange. Employees reside in the varied accommodation options in Orange, with the surrounding winery and national park areas to enjoy. Employees have access to the area’s wide range of amenities, including a prominent health sector, excellent educational facilities, shopping, recreation activities, transport, and other services such as childcare.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking an organised and safety-conscious Underground Fixed-Plant Mechanical Technician to ensure safe and on shutdown preparation, execution and close out of maintenance activities at Cadia East. Reporting to the Shutdowns Specialist, you will work within our Major hazard, Critical Control framework to ensure the assets within the Cadia East Underground Mine, Ridgeway Underground Mine and ancillary infrastructure are maintained to allow the mine to achieve desired production targets.

This multi-faceted opportunity will see you manage contractors onsite, work closely with the improvement team to identify opportunities for improvement and create an environment where everyone is empowered to manage change.

Other key deliverables include:

• Ensure that all changes within the Shutdown maintenance strategy are communicated to the right people using the correct documentation
• Actively participate in Safe Production Meetings, shutdown meetings and crew discussions during shift to foster teamwork
• Provide specialised contractors working on incline conveyors and crushing areas with a high level of supervision, technical knowledge and a sound understanding of under fixed plant maintenance and outages
• Incident Reporting and participation in investigations as required
• Carry out RCA, in the event of rework or product failure, using appropriate engineering support to help facilitate the outcome providing root cause and actions to control a reoccurrence

To succeed in this role, you will appreciate being part of a collaborative team and will like to lead by example. Your strong commitment to workplace health and safety, as well as the ability to promote a positive and productive team culture will be pivotal to your success. Previous experience supervising or leading a team would be highly desirable.

In addition, you will also ideally have:

• A relevant Mechanical Trade Qualification, either as a Fitter or Machinist, Boilermaker
• Proven experience in the maintenance of fixed-plant equipment within mineral processing environment; underground mining experience highly desirable
• Technical background in scheduling, planning and executing shutdowns, and leading a team/contractors 
• Ability to work with specialised contractors to change out the incline conveyors
• Familiarity with SAP and MS Office programs

Please note: This is a permanent full-time role at Cadia on a 5 days on/ 2 days off roster.

Our commitment to you

Newcrest’s commitment to diversity and inclusion respects both 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, please apply online before the advertised application closing date.

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