Mechanical Technician (Fixed) (66091)

Gruyere Gold Mine, a Gold Fields and Gold Road Resources Joint Venture (50/50) located in the Yamarna Greenstone Belt in Western Australia. This newly constructed mine site is one of Australia’s largest and lowest cost gold mining operations boasting a plant production of 300,000+ ounces per annum with an enviable production profile in excess of 10 years.

Role Details:

Reporting to the Supervisor: Maintenance, you will provide quality and timely preventative mechanical maintenance and repairs for the mineral processing facilities and other areas of the operation as required to ensure operational targets are met in a safe, environmentally compliant and efficient manner and all work carried out is aligned with Gold Fields and operation specific quality procedures and statutory regulations.

As an employee at Gold Fields, we expect all levels of employees to act in a manner that seeks to align and enhance the values, safety culture and performance of Gold Fields with the purpose of creating enduring value beyond mining.
 

This role is offered on an 8 days on 6 days off roster with a rotating night shift (7 nights on, 7 days off) component and is Fly in Fly out from Perth.
 

Benefits include:

• 6% Site Allowance & Private Health Insurance Allowance
• Quarterly Bonus Scheme & Retention Bonus Scheme
• Virgin Velocity reward points
• Salary sacrifice options
• Employee Assistance Program

About the role:

• Maintain close liaison and co-operation with the Mechanical and Process Supervisors to ensure optimum equipment performance and availability;
• Provide reliable and accurate assistance and practical application to minimise down time within the processing team;
• Apply effective preventative maintenance practices through scheduled inspections, servicing, adjustments, troubleshooting and timely repairs;
• Report all safety hazards, environmental hazards, incidents, damage, breakdowns and potential plant or equipment stoppages soon as is practicable including those not directly related to your specific areas of responsibility;
• Maintain a working knowledge of all task instructions and procedures;
• Demonstration of excellent housekeeping standards;
• Complete all administrative processing requirements associated with maintenance duties, such as requisitioning of parts and materials, processing maintenance orders.

About you:

• Australian recognised Mechanical Fitting Trade Qualification
• Manual “C” Class Drivers Licence as a minimum
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office Programs
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical maintenance, process technologies and equipment
• Solid Interpersonal, Verbal and Written Communication skills
• Demonstrated High Level of Safety Standards and Work Behaviours

Applications can be submitted via: https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia

We are committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce, and strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.