Barminco HD Fitters USA

Barminco; Elko (NV); On-site; AUD 127,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Barminco is seeking an experienced Underground HD Fitter to join our USA International Operations on a 7/7 or 14/14 Residential roster. You will mentor national trades personnel, minimise downtime, and ensure safe maintenance of large underground equipment in a high-productivity environment.

The role requires 5+ years post-apprenticeship underground mining experience, strong troubleshooting on electric/hydraulic drilling equipment, and a proactive safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Passion for safety and proactive safety mindset.
• Experience training less-qualified tradespeople in a mining environment.
• Strong background with Sandvik, CAT and Atlas underground equipment and automation systems.
• At least 5 years post-apprenticeship experience in underground mining on large mobile equipment.
• Proficient in troubleshooting electric/hydraulic drilling equipment.
• Knowledge of loader and truck maintenance.
• Competent in Auto Electrics, Hydraulic Schematics and Diesel maintenance.
• Self-starter who requires minimal supervision.
• Excellent service and maintenance approach.
• International Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled servicing to mobile equipment safely and per procedures.
• Mentor, coach, and develop national trades personnel.
• Utilise skills to minimise downtime on machinery.
• Record and report maintenance activities accurately.
• Maintain high housekeeping in workshop and work areas.
• Read and interpret service and spare parts manuals.
• Report faults to the Maintenance Foreman for scheduling into weekly planning.

Skills

Underground mining

Electrical & hydraulic

Auto electrics

Hydraulic schematics

Diesel maintenance

Loader & truck maintenance

Self-starter

Safety-first mindset

Tools

Sandvik equipment

CAT equipment

Atlas equipment

Job description

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.

Profile description:

Your proactive attitude to safety and driven work ethic will see you as a much-valued employee in line with Barminco’s values and ‘can do’ attitude and will be rewarded with a highly competitive remuneration and relocation package on offer for the right candidate.

The successful candidate MUST meet the minimum visa requirements for in country.

A full pre-employment medical is required, including a drug and alcohol, and site-specific clearances. A Federal Police Clearance and any necessary tickets or qualifications are required to be presented at time of interview.