GOLD FIELDS

Technician : Dewatering

GOLD FIELDS  •  Laverton, AU (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

  • Be part of a high-performing underground maintenance team
  • Work with modern dewatering systems in a safety-first culture
  • Strong team environment with long-term career opportunities

Role Details:

Reporting to the Leading Hand: Electrical, you will be responsible for assisting the mining maintenance team to dewater Wallaby mine safely and efficiently. This will be achieved by managing, installing, repairing, and monitoring dewatering infrastructure including pumps (diesel and electric) and site infrastructure whilst following policies and procedures, along with 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 as 8 days on, 6 days off, 7 nights on 7 days off roster, and is Fly in Fly out from Perth or Drive in Drive out from the Goldfields region.

Benefits include:

  • 6% Site Allowance & Private Health Insurance Allowance
  • Quarterly Bonus Scheme
  • Virgin Velocity reward points
  • Salary sacrifice options
  • Increased annual leave entitlements
  • Long service leave pro rata after 5 years of continuous service

About the role:

  • Carry out mechanical repairs, servicing or modifications to equipment in such a way as to maximise machine mechanical availability and increase operating efficiency.
  • Carry out preventative maintenance of underground dewatering system.
  • Carry out fault-finding, diagnosis and repair of damaged pumps, and all dewatering infrastructure.
  • Maintain ancillary equipment.
  • Carry out the regular review of maintenance processes and investigate, assess and where appropriate, propose modern technology.
  • Prioritise resource and coordinate all unplanned work that arises over the course of the week.

About you:

  • Proven experience in Fixed Plant Maintenance, preferably in an underground environment
  • Valid W.A manual Driver’s Licence
  • Basic Computer skills in Microsoft Office Programs, SAP would be an advantage
  • Knowledge and application of relevant statutory obligations
  • HR license, Crane, Dogging, EWP and Forklift tickets would be advantageous to your application

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

Gold Fields is committed to achieving an inclusive workforce. We recognise that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance and success. We strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.

GOLD FIELDS

About GOLD FIELDS

Be part of a leading global gold mining with an inspiring Purpose: To create enduring value beyond mining in the lives and places our company touches.

You’ll find our nine operations in Australia, Chile, Ghana, Peru, and South Africa. We have also started a project in Canada. Gold Fields is listed on both the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

Our 23,000+ people (including those from business partners) may be based across the world, but we are united by knowing that we are #StrongerTogether. This is at the heart of how we do things – we call it the Gold Fields Way. It is all about being one inclusive team – caring, connected and courageous – delivering great impact together.

Visit our jobs section to see how you can join us.

Industry
Oil, Gas & Mining
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Sandton, Johannesburg, ZA
Year Founded
1887
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