Mechanical Fitters | Olympic Dam | Multiple Rosters & Shutdowns

Everi Pty; Roxby Downs; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodation

Flights ex Adelaide

Site meals provided

Meal allowances

Job summary

Randstad is recruiting trade-qualified Mechanical Fitters for Olympic Dam with three engagement options: major site shutdown, 2 weeks on/1 week off (DIDO) and 3 weeks on/1 week off (FIFO).

Roles include preventative maintenance, fault-finding, and working within strict mine-site safety protocols across various contractor partners.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification: Cert III in Mechanical Engineering / Fitter & Turner or equivalent.
• Certifications: Working at Heights & Confined Space within 2 years preferred.
• High Risk Work Licences advantageous (Dogging, Rigging, Forklift, Overhead Crane).
• Site Induction: BHP / Olympic Dam induction highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Execute preventative maintenance schedules and fault-finding on fixed plant equipment.
• Participate in pre-start meetings and risk assessments (take-5).
• Collaborate with diverse crews to deliver work on time during shutdowns and normal operations.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Maintenance

Fault-finding

Education

Certificate III engineering - Mechanical trade

White Card

Confined Space

Working at Heights

Tools

High Risk Licences – Dogging

High Risk Licences – Rigging

Forklift

Overhead Crane

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

We are currently recruiting trade-qualified Mechanical Fitters for various immediate and upcoming opportunities at Olympic Dam. Partnering with leading contracting companies across the site, we have flexible engagement options ranging from major event shutdown work to ongoing long-term site positions.

Available Rosters & Engagement Options

We are seeking fitters for three distinct work arrangements:

1. Major Major Site Shutdown (30/8 - 12/9)

Dates: 30th August to 12th September.

Shift Structure: 12-hour shifts (Day/Night rotations).

• Perks: Camp accommodation, flights ex Adelaide, and all site meals provided.
• Allowance: Daily meal and incidentals allowances.
• Perks: Full camp accommodation and catered meals included., Maintenance, overhaul, and repair of fixed plant equipment, crushers, conveyors, pumps, and processing infrastructure.

2. 2 Weeks On / 1 Week Off (DIDO)

Schedule: 2 weeks on, 1 week off.

Travel & Housing: Drive-In Drive-Out (DIDO) with fully provided company share house accommodation in Roxby Downs.

3. 3 Weeks On / 1 Week Off (FIFO)

Schedule: 3 weeks on, 1 week off.

Travel & Housing: Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO) with return flights provided from Adelaide.

Executing preventative maintenance schedules and active fault-finding/troubleshooting.

Participating in pre-start meetings, risk assessments (take-5s), and strict adherence to mine site safety procedures.

Working collaboratively across diverse crews to deliver work on time during peak shut conditions and normal operations.

Key Requirements

• Trade Qualification: Cert III in Mechanical Engineering / Fitter & Turner or equivalent (Recognised Australian Trade Certificate).
• Certifications (Mandatory/Desirable):
• Working at Heights & Confined Space (issued/refreshed within 2 years preferred).
• High Risk Work Licenses (Dogging, Rigging, Forklift, Overhead Crane - advantageous).
• Site Induction: Current BHP / Olympic Dam Site Induction (highly regarded, though onboarding support is provided).
• Medical & Safety: Ability to pass a full pre-employment medical, including drug & alcohol screening.
• Driver's License: Valid Australian C-Class Driver's License.

About the Candidate

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

Qualification

• * Certificate III engineering - Mechanical trade
• * White Card
• * Confined Space
• * Working at Heights

Work Environment

Highly competitive hourly rates with penalty rates and superannuation paid on all hours worked.

Choice of roster structures to fit your lifestyle (Shutdown, 2:1 DIDO, 3:1 FIFO).

Quality camp facilities or clean, comfortable local share house living.

Opportunities for ongoing work across multiple contracting partners following the shutdown period.