Mechanical Leading Hand

29Metals Limited; City Of Mandurah; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

29Metals Limited is seeking a Mechanical Leading Hand to join the Western Australia operation on a 2:2 roster, day and night shifts. The role focuses on maintaining surface and underground equipment and leading a team to improve safety, asset performance, and operational outcomes.

The successful candidate will have a Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade, S26 Supervisory certification, a manual C-class driver’s licence, and experience with maintenance management systems.

Qualifications

• Mechanical maintenance background with fixed plant processing equipment experience.
• Experience in leading personnel in mining environment.

Responsibilities

• Prioritise resources and coordinate weekly work.
• Maintain CMMS (Pronto) and ensure updates.
• Inspect mechanical assets to meet site requirements.
• Carry out JHA and develop SOPs for maintenance tasks.
• Coordinate daily/weekly compliance with supervisor.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Personnel leadership

CMMS experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting)

Tools

CMMS (Pronto)

Microsoft Office

S26 Statutory Supervisor certification

Job description

What this Role Offers

• Variety - work on a range of surface and underground mining equipment.
• Opportunities to upskill through company-supported training and development.
• Pathways into other areas within the team, such as planning and supervision.

About the Opportunity

An opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Leading Hand to join our Golden Grove operation in Western Australia. In this role, you will report to the Mechanical Supervisor and work on a 2:2 roster (day and night shift).

Your focus will be on maintaining both surface and underground equipment, as well as managing personnel to improve safety, equipment and operational performance.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Prioritising resources and coordinating all work that arises over the course of the week.
• Ensuring accurate completion and maintenance of CMMS (Pronto).
• Regularly inspecting the existing Mechanical Assets and infrastructure to ensure it meets and continues to meet statutory and site requirements.
• Carrying out a JHA and develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for mechanical maintenance tasks.
• Working alongside Mechanical Supervisor to Coordinate daily/weekly compliance to the work schedule.
• Supporting and implementing all company policies, including Occupational Health & Safety, Indigenous Peoples, Employee Assistance, Discipline, Environmental.
• Contributing to the improvement of the Engineering department policies and procedures.

About You

Our ideal candidate will have a mechanical maintenance background, including experience with fixed plant processing equipment and personnel leadership in the mining industry.

Other key skills, experience, and qualifications:

• Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting).
• S26 Statutory Supervisor certification.
• C Class Driver’s Licence (manual).
• Well-versed in using maintenance management systems.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

About 29Metals and Golden Grove

29Metals is an ASX-listed mining company producing copper and other base and precious metals critical to the global energy transition. Headquartered in Melbourne, we also have support offices in Perth and Brisbane.

We operate two long-life assets: Golden Grove in Western Australia and Capricorn Copper in Queensland, along with a portfolio of exploration interests, including a strategic tenement package and a project in Redhill, Chile.

Golden Grove is a high-grade underground mining operation producing copper, zinc, and precious metals. With a mine life exceeding 10 years, it has strong potential for further extension. The site is currently undergoing an expansion, including the development of a new mine, the extension of existing operations, and major infrastructure upgrades.

Candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment testing, including medical, respiratory mask fit testing, drug and alcohol screening, national police clearance, reference checks, and qualifications / licences checks.