Mobile Fitter Leading Hand

Role Details:

Reporting to the Supervisor: Mechanical, you will be responsible for the effective execution and supervision of mechanical maintenance related issues for mobile underground and surface equipment on site.

Safety is a core value at Gold Fields, and we expect all levels of employees to always act in a manner that seeks to enhance the safety culture and performance of our company.

This is offered on 8 days on, 6 days off, 7 nights on, 7 days off roster and is FIFO from Perth.

Benefits include:

Gold Fields has a vast array of benefits including:

• Stability – Granny Smith has a 10-year mine life
• 6 % Site Allowance & Quarterly Bonus Scheme & Private Health Insurance Allowance
• Salary continuance scheme and life insurance
• Virgin Velocity reward points
• Continual training and the ability to expand your career
• Salary Sacrifice options

Duties of the role:

• Supervising the day-to-day activities of the maintenance team inclusive of contractors in a cost-efficient manner
• Achieve budgeted maintenance targets by practicing preventative maintenance through scheduled inspections, servicing, adjustments, troubleshooting, and timely repair of mobile equipment.
• Assist with ongoing training and mentoring of apprentices and trainees and supervising of contractors.
• Ensuring the activities of maintenance personnel are consistently aligned with meeting operational targets
• Assisting in the development, implementation, and monitoring of adherence to relevant new maintenance procedures, processes, and technology to ensure the safe and efficient operation of assets by providing input based on previous experiences

About you:
You will:

• Valid Mechanical Trade Qualification
• Previous experience in mechanical maintenance in an underground environment and knowledge of mining technologies and equipment
• Experience with Sandvik development drills, Epiroc MT65’s and Production drills, Caterpillar R2900 & R1700 Loaders 
• Valid Driver’s License
• Current WA Dangerous Goods Card, Working at Heights, and Confined Spaces 
• Previous SAP knowledge is an advantage

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

We are committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce, and strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.