About the role
The Mechanical Process Technician will contribute to the reliability and safe operation of Northparkes Minerals Processing facilities by carrying out the mechanical maintenance of the UG, Surface and OPD Departments. You will ensure the execution of the daily mechanical work within the Northparkes Business Unit, to achieve the desired level of productivity, profitability, unit cost and improvements whilst ensuring adherence to Northparkes Mines principles, guidelines and values.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Completion of daily mechanical maintenance activities to achieve the maintenance plan as directed by the Mechanical Team Leader
- Performing mechanical repairs of equipment during planned shutdowns
- Planning day-to-day workload to ensure schedule compliance for the mechanical work group is achieved
- Conducting routine preventative maintenance inspections of materials handling equipment including screens, crushers, conveyors, chutes, pumps and other service equipment
- Coordinating appropriate time slots and resource requirements for carrying out maintenance tasks and equipment modifications to be undertaken
- Demonstrating behaviours aligned with the Evolution Mining values
About you
The ideal candidate should have strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a highly autonomous environment. You should possess general knowledge of the mining industry and demonstrated mechanical aptitude, with experience maintaining or exposure to fixed plant equipment such as screens, crushers, conveyors, and pumps.
Essential skills include excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities, well-developed written and verbal communication, and a solid commitment to safety and quality. Flexibility and willingness to adapt to improved procedures and practices are important.
Trade qualifications in fabrication, fitting, machining, welding or boilermaking are required, while SAP experience is advantageous but not necessary.
Benefits and workplace
Evolution Mining supports, develops and rewards employees. Benefits include relocation support, salary packaging (novated car leasing, remote area housing), quarterly performance bonus, employee share scheme, life insurance, income protection, referral bonuses, recognition program, study assistance, gym visits, BP fuel card and health insurance.
The roster is a 4/3 roster (Tuesday to Friday).
We understand flexible work means different things to everyone and encourage conversations about available options.
Company and location
About Northparkes: Northparkes is known for innovative, technical and collaborative people, with operations that include block caving, sub-level caving and open pit. It is the first mine in Australia to use block cave mining. Evolution Mining is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and to creating sustainable value in an environmentally and socially responsible way.
To find out more about us and Northparkes, click here. We thank you for taking the time to submit your application.
Details
- Seniority level – Entry level
- Employment type – Full-time
- Job function – Engineering and Information Technology
- Industries – Mining
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