Barminco HD Fitters USA

Careermine; Elko (NV); On-site; AUD 128,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Careermine is seeking an experienced Underground HD Fitter to join our USA-based operations on a demanding 7/7 or 14/14 residential roster. The role centers on developing local workers, sharing expertise, and modeling safety and high productivity in underground mining.

You will mentor tradespeople, service and troubleshoot mobile equipment from major brands, and maintain rigorous safety and housekeeping standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-apprenticeship in underground mining.
• Experienced with latest Sandvik, CAT and Atlas underground equipment.
• International Driver's License.
• Strong safety focus and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled servicing to mobile equipment safely and per procedures.
• Mentor, coach and develop national trades personnel.
• Minimise downtime on machinery through skilled troubleshooting.
• Record and report maintenance accurately.
• Maintain high housekeeping in workshops and work areas.
• Read and interpret Service and Spare parts manuals.
• Report all equipment faults for scheduling into weekly planning.

Skills

Mentoring and coaching

Underground mining

Troubleshooting electrical/hydraulic

Safety mindset

Self-starter

Tools

Sandvik equipment

CAT equipment

Atlas equipment

Job description

Awarded over a year ago Goldrush in Elko, Nevada have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Underground HD Fitter to join us in our USA International Operations on a 7/7 or 14/14 Residential roster.

The emphasis of the role is ensuring that the local workers are developing their skills and knowledge by way of sharing your experience and being a role model.

You will require boundless energy, resilience, determination, and a genuine interest in working with people from diverse backgrounds.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carry out scheduled servicing to mobile equipment in a safe manner and in accordance with procedures, regulations, and the relevant service sheets.
• Mentoring, Coaching and Developing National trades personnel.
• Utilise skill and experience to create minimum downtime on machinery.
• Ensure correct recording and reporting of maintenance is achieved.
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping in workshop and working areas at all times.

• Read and interpret Service and Spare parts manuals.
• Report all equipment faults to the Maintenance Foreman for scheduling into the workshop weekly planning.

Essential Requirements:

• A demonstrated passion for safety and a proactive attitude toward ensuring that safety is front of mind for all employees at all times.

• Experienced in training less qualified tradespeople to a high standard in a high productivity underground contracting mining environment.
• Strong background working with latest generation SANDVIK, CAT and Atlas underground mobile equipment and associated automation systems.
• At least 5 years post apprenticeship experience working within the underground mining industry on large mobile equipment.
• High degree of knowledge and skill in troubleshooting problems on electric hydraulic drilling equipment.
• Good knowledge of loader and truck maintenance.

• Competent on Auto Electrics, Hydraulic Circuit Schematics and Diesel engine maintenance.
• Self-starter who will work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent service and maintenance approach to the job.
• International Driver's License.