Underground Fixed Plant Maintenance Fitter

Newmont Corporation; Darwin, Alice Springs, Perth, Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO 8 days on / 6 off

Health & Wellbeing Allowance

Annual incentives

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Newmont Corporation is hiring a Fixed Plant Maintenance Fitter for underground operations in Tanami. The role involves maintaining fixed plant equipment across surface and underground assets, including crushers, winder systems and conveyors, with a FIFO 8 days on, 6 days off roster.

You will lead shutdowns as Task Lead, supervise apprentices, and ensure work is performed safely and to high-quality standards. Australian driver’s licence and relevant certifications are essential.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as Mechanical Fitter or Fitter and Turner.
• Mining experience, underground preferred.
• Current Australian driver’s licence.
• Certifications: Working at Heights, Confined Space Entry, Forklift, EWP, Dogging.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repairs on fixed plant equipment across surface and underground.
• Maintain critical infrastructure such as a winder, shaft services, underground crusher and conveyor.
• Lead shutdowns as Task Lead and supervise crews.
• Ensure proper use of Work Management Process and accurate work history entries.
• Mentor apprentices and work both in team and independently.

Skills

Maintenance Fitter

Team supervision

SAP

Winder systems

Underground mining

Education

Trade qualification: Mechanical Fitter

Tools

SAP

Job description

Newmont Corporation is hiring a Fixed Plant Maintenance Fitter for underground operations in Tanami. The role involves maintaining fixed plant equipment across surface and underground assets, including crushers, winder systems and conveyors, with a FIFO 8 days on, 6 days off roster.

You will lead shutdowns as Task Lead, supervise apprentices, and ensure work is performed safely and to high-quality standards. Australian driver’s licence and relevant certifications are essential.