UG Mechanical Technician TA - Mobile Fleet

Explore the unknown

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 and three hours’ drive from Sydney. 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, transport and other services such as childcare.

Who we are looking for

Seeking an enthusiastic and safety-focused Trade Assistant to join our busy Mobile Maintenance team at Cadia. Reporting to the Supervisor – UG Mobile Fleet Maintenance, you will be required to assist the team in maintaining CVO PC2-3 Development Drill fleet, by working in conjunction with the PM service team, completing hose replacements and maintenance repairs.

Other key deliverables include:

• Support maintenance and management for the mobile fleet, focusing on improving wastage and maximising longevity.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environment and mining statutory requirements.
• Carry out Pre-start inspections of equipment and work areas.
• Ensure on the job housekeeping is focused on and work areas are kept neat, clean and tidy at all times.

As the ideal candidate, you will be energetic, hardworking and enjoy following procedures. While you will appreciate being part of a busy team, you will enjoy working autonomously when required and will add real value to the business through your ability to grasp new concepts quickly and efficiently.

 In addition, you will ideally also have:

• Experience in manufacturing and replacing hydraulic hoses (Qualified tradesperson in the maintenance field would be advantage).
• Experience in the heavy industry maintenance environment, particularly associated with mobile fleet (desirable).
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word) and the ability to utilise mobile devices to document work (Apple iPad).

Please note: This is a permanent full-time residential role at our Cadia mine site, on a 7D/7X roster.

 Our commitment to you

Ownership is part of how we work. You will be part of a high-performance culture that is building our future. While structure and processes guide how we work, we continue to find opportunities to be nimble and collaborative.

Newcrest is also 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.

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.

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