Tradesperson - Fixed Plant Mechanical

Northern Star Mining Services Limited; Jundee Vilage; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GU Health Insurance

5 weeks leave for FIFO

Employee Share Plan

Parental leave

GoldSTARR program

EAP counselling

Income protection

Novated Leasing

Job summary

Northern Star Mining Services Limited is seeking an experienced Fixed Plant Fitter to maintain and repair fixed plant equipment across our Jundee operations in the Goldfields, WA. The role operates on an 8 days on / 6 days off permanent roster with FIFO from Perth.

Key duties include routine inspections, tooling preparation, and CMMS data integrity. Trade qualifications in mechanical fitting are essential, along with a current Australian driver's licence and CMMS proficiency.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated fault-finding and diagnostic experience on fixed plant equipment (crusher, mill, pumps) is preferred.
• Strong willingness to contribute to maintenance team and site reliability.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine inspections of fixed plant and implement preventative maintenance.
• Assess jobs, obtain tools, and complete assigned work.
• Service breakdowns for pumps and conveyors; perform parts replacements and repairs.
• Maintain quality CMMS data with accurate history and hours worked.
• Participate in on-call roster as required.

Skills

Fault-finding

Diagnostic experience

Mechanical repair

Education

Trade qualifications in Mechanical Fitting and Machining

Australian Drivers Licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

CMMS

Job description

Ready to pursue your professional journey with Northern Star?

As an ASX 50 global-scale gold miner, we have sizeable operations in Western Australia and Alaska. With unparalleled pathways for advancement and avenues for personal growth, we stand as Australia's premier gold employer.

Your journey starts here... At Northern Star, we live by our STARR Core Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results. These Values are not just words on paper; they are the cornerstone of our Company culture and guide everything we do. You will play a pivotal role in upholding these Values and contributing to our collective success.

About our role

Northern Star has a new and exciting opportunity for an experienced Fixed Plant Fitter to carry out maintenance & repairs of all fixed plant equipment within the processing plant across our world class Jundee operations, located in the Goldfields. This position is offered on an 8 days on, 6 days off permanent roster, with FIFO ex Perth only.

Here’s what awaits you...

• Carry out routine inspections of machinery and fixed plant including preventative measures and condition reporting.
• Assessing the assigned job and obtaining tools and equipment to complete the assigned work.
• Service breakdowns including pumps and conveyors
• Processing and crusher part replacements and repairs
• Ensure quality of information in CMMS (Pronto) database by providing accurate history, job time, hours worked and feedback to Supervisors.
• Participate in an call out roster as required

To thrive in this role, you’ll need...

Experience: Demonstrated fault-finding and diagnostic experience on fixed plant equipment; crusher, mill & centrifugal pump rebuild experience & hydraulic fault finding and diagnostics (favourable).

Qualifications: Trade qualifications in Mechanical Fitting and Machining; current Australian Drivers Licence; computer literacy - Microsoft Office & CMMS

Passion for growth: A strong desire to be part of the maintenance team and contribute to Northern Star's dynamic work environment.

Discover the Perks of working at Northern Star…

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance
• 5 weeks annual leave for FIFO employees
• Employee Share Plan programs
• Parental leave policy
• GoldSTARR program - cash savings for everyday expenses
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that includes free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services
• Salary Continuance (Income protection) insurance from commencement
• Salary Sacrificing benefits, including Novated Leasing and Remote Area Living benefit options

Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria which includes a medical, drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work and valid Australian national police clearance.
Northern Star is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.