Mechanical Technician - Final Product Area Lead

at  Newcrest Mining

9 JUL 2024

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.
Who we’re looking for
The Final Product Area Lead ensures the Gravity Concentrator System is maintained and operates efficiently to achieve the required gold recovery rate. They provide technical advice and support to Metallurgy, Engineering, Concentrator Operations, and SFP Maintenance as needed. This includes following the maintenance program within budget, overseeing improvements, and identifying new opportunities during maintenance activities.

The key responsibilities for this role include (but are not limited to):

• Demonstrate a strong commitment by performing Safe Work execution
• Willingness to learn and be a part of a team
• Set maintenance strategies, frequency, and durations to minimise planned downtime
• Maximise equipment availability and performance through planned, unplanned, and opportune maintenance
• Monitoring and reporting on status of equipment
• Assist with shutdown, co-ordination, and execution

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• A current trade qualification as a Fitter/Boilermaker combined with experience in Fixed Plant or underground mining is essential
• Experience working at a leading hand/supervisor level within mechanical maintenance preferred.
• The ability to identify major hazards within assigned tasks and implement the correct critical controls prior to starting any work
• Current manual drivers’ licence
• Basic computer skills and experience with SAP or similar system would be advantageous

Please note: This is a permanent role based in Orange, NSW on a 5/2 roster.
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.
Job number

RR10007833
Advertised

• Demonstrate a strong commitment by performing Safe Work execution
• Willingness to learn and be a part of a team
• Set maintenance strategies, frequency, and durations to minimise planned downtime
• Maximise equipment availability and performance through planned, unplanned, and opportune maintenance
• Monitoring and reporting on status of equipment
• Assist with shutdown, co-ordination, and executio