Mechanical Fitter/Technician - Hoist, Olympic Dam, 7/7
Date: 15 Mar 2026
Job Country: Australia
Job State/Province: South Australia
Job Location/Region: Olympic Dam
Our Operations - Olympic Dam
One of Australia's largest mines and a complex minerals processing operation, Olympic Dam, is unique in that we produce Copper, Uranium, Gold and Silver. The local township of Roxby Downs is an active and progressive community offering a variety of modern, well equipped housing, educational, health, sporting, leisure, shopping and cultural facilities.
Please note this position is based at Olympic Dam, operating on a 7/7 day/night roster pattern with residential, FIFO (from Adelaide) or DIDO options available.
About the Role
We currently have a role available for a Mechanical Technician with Hoist experience to join our Mine Maintenance department. In this role you will be responsible for executing planned and unplanned maintenance activities within an underground mining environment. Your work will contribute to optimal production, equipment performance and availability, as well as improving reliability and ensuring that we are well placed for future growth within the mine.
Responsibilities
* Comply to and consistently follow the standards and procedures designed to enable you to work safely and effectively every day
* Carry out unplanned and planned routine maintenance, inspections, and checks to Hoisting system
* Assist in resolution of mechanical issues affecting equipment performance and availability
* Review and update maintenance schedule plans and equipment history
* Provide mechanical trade skills to perform maintenance tasks within the mine area, to ensure overall reliability and stability
* Develop and revise operating and maintenance procedures
* Communicate plant status to appropriate departments
* Maintain a high level of housekeeping in all work areas
About You
* Proven commitment to look after your own wellbeing and the confidence to speak up when others put themselves in harm's way
* Mechanical Trade qualifications (essential)
* Experience working in a similar role with exposure to Hoist maintenance
* Working at Heights, Integrated Tool-carrier (IT) Ticket advantageous
* Experience with underground mining environments (preferred)
* Ability to work autonomously, or as part of a team
* Ability to confidently make decisions relating to your work, or to elevate if needed
* Adaptable and responsive to change, as well as learning new information
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: April 1 at Midnight SA Time
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The size, stability and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a best-in-class employee share program. We know there are many aspects of our employees' lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.
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You must be able to work during the 7/7 day/night roster.
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