Condition Monitoring Technician

Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd

• Competitive salary package, site allowance & bonus on a FIFO 8/6 Roster
• World-class Gruyere Gold Mine, owner-operated processing plant
• Specialist condition monitoring expertise (vibration, lubrication & thermography)

The Opportunity:

As the Condition Monitoring Technician, you will play a key role in developing and embedding a proactive condition monitoring program that supports safe, reliable, and efficient processing plant operations. Your work will directly contribute to improved equipment reliability, reduced downtime, and long-term asset performance.

Why Join Gold Fields?

• Permanent role with a leading gold producer
• 6% site allowance and quarterly bonus
• Monthly private health allowance
• 5 weeks annual leave, pro rata long service leave after 5 years
• 18 weeks parental leave and 2 weeks cultural leave
• FIFO parking discount
• $10K employee referral bonus

Skills & Qualifications:

• Undertake all work in a safe and efficient manner, in line with statutory requirements and Gold Fields policies and procedures
• Develop and continuously improve the Condition Monitoring program, complementing proactive maintenance plans, tactics, and safe work instructions
• Manage vibration analysis, lubrication, and thermography-based predictive maintenance programs, including on-site data collection, analysis, and recommendations for rotating equipment
• Coordinate and manage specialist condition monitoring contractors
• Collect, monitor, and analyse condition data from both rotating and fixed plant equipment to detect early-stage faults and proactively prevent equipment failures.
• Support equipment reliability programs by taking part in root cause failure analyses and continuous improvement activities.
• Identify and recommend opportunities to improve equipment reliability, maintenance practices, and work procedures

About the Role:

• Trade qualification or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• ISO 18436 Category II Certification in Vibration Analysis
• Level 1 Thermography certification and experience in Ultrasonic testing
• Mechanical trade background with a strong understanding of rotating and fixed plant equipment common to mineral processing operations
• Experience in condition monitoring within mineral processing environments
• Proficient in using Emerson AMS 2140 Analyzer and AMS Machine Familiarity with SAP or other CMMS platforms

About Gold Fields

At Gold Fields, we're proud to be one of the world's leading gold producers and more importantly, we're a team united by a commitment to safety, respect, and creating lasting value for our people and communities.

We're building an inclusive workforce where diverse perspectives drive success. We welcome applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and candidates from culturally diverse backgrounds.

How to Apply

Start your journey with Gold Fields: https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia