Technician, Maintenance, Electrical

Company description:

Workplace Type: Onsite

Newmont produces metals the world needs - safely, responsibly and with care for people, communities and the environment. With a 100+ year history, we continue to shape the future of mining through innovation and strong operational performance. By joining our inclusive, world-class team, you can help shape the future of mining and make a meaningful difference.

Boddington is a flagship Newmont gold and copper operation in Western Australia, located about 130 kilometres south-east of Perth and 16 kilometres from the rural town of Boddington. As one of Australia's largest gold producers, Boddington is recognised for its leadership in innovation and technology, including becoming the world's first gold mine to implement an Autonomous Haulage System.

As a drive-in, drive-out operation, our people enjoy the benefits of regional living while working with industry-leading technology and a team committed to safety, operational excellence and continuous improvement. We take pride in the partnerships we have built with local communities and Traditional Owners, creating shared value through responsible mining and long-term investment in the region.

Job description:

Your impact

As the Electrical Maintenance Technician within NPI (Non-Production Infrastructure), you will be responsible for coordinating and executing scheduled maintenance programs as well as troubleshooting problems and conducting breakdown repairs on an ad-hoc basis. You will be required to lead contractors that are engaged in the maintenance or repair of Boddington's infrastructure. You will be dedicated to maximising the amount of scheduled maintenance and minimising the impact of unscheduled maintenance, whilst ensuring integrity in your work.

Profile description:

As part of our team you will

• Effectively and accurately carry out scheduled maintenance and repairs to infrastructure and facilities to ensure that they are safe, environmentally compliant, reliable, operationally efficient, and in accordance with safe work procedures and processes.

• Carry out inspection, installation, repair, maintenance and troubleshooting of buildings, sumps, pumps, motors, piping, OWS's, facilities and other infrastructure.

• Collaborate with departments to ensure that you maintain facilities to a high level of operational efficiency, ensuring a positive customer experience.

• Read, comprehend, interpret and learn material safety data sheets, labels on products, warning signs, instructional manuals, and numbers.

• Regularly review all infrastructure maintenance records and practices to ensure compliance with applicable procedures and regulations and facilitate continuous improvement.

• Attend to emergency callouts when required based on a rotating roster which will include providing Refrigeration Technician support when required.

Prerequisites for your success in the role

• An Electrical Trade Qualification with significant diverse experience as a maintainer.

• Sound knowledge/experience troubleshooting all aspects of mine camp kitchen equipment

• Experience maintaining/troubleshooting Sewerage treatment plants & potable water plants.

• Ability to lead work teams and apply analytical thinking in troubleshooting and problem solving.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• A High Risk License with EWP, Forklift and Dogging is desired but not essential.

• A sound knowledge of statutory regulations and standards.

We offer:

Your work environment

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity at Newmont's Boddington Gold Mine in Western Australia, working within a large-scale open pit operation on an 7/7 roster. Village accommodation is available for the ideal candidate.

You'll join a supportive, site-based technical and operations team, gaining hands-on exposure to modern mining systems, equipment, and autonomous haulage technologies, in an environment focused on safety, performance, and continuous improvement.