Mechanical Fitter

At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together. 

Newmont Tanami is on Aboriginal freehold land 540km northwest of Alice Springs. It is a long-life, low-cost, world-class asset in a core Newmont region. The Tanami Expansion 2 project, aims to extend the mine life beyond 2040, investing in a hoisting shaft which will increase the production of the underground mine from 2.6 Mtpa to 3.2 Mtpa.  Both the successful exploration within the underground operation and implementation of the first Tanami Expansion has laid the foundation to further develop the operation to remain a major contributor to the Newmont portfolio. A fully equipped camp is located 40km from the site offering leisure facilities for those flying in from Perth, Brisbane, Alice Springs or Darwin.

This is a site-based role at Tanami Operations in the Northern Territory, working in a challenging remote environment. You will interface daily with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, HSE, and project stakeholders.

The role involves a FIFO schedule with 14/14 or 8/6 opportunities available.  Approved departure locations for the point of hire are Darwin, Alice Springs, Perth, and Brisbane.

Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry. 

Who we’re looking!

As a Mechanical Fitter, you will safely maintain and repair fixed plant at the Tanami site, including crushers, conveyors, Koepe and double drum winders, pumps, paste plants, ventilation fans, air compressors, batching plants, and other key infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining and repairing fixed plant surface equipment, including crushers, conveyors, paste and batching plants, ventilation systems, dewatering infrastructure, Koepe friction winder, double drum winder, ensuring equipment reliability and operational continuity.
• Completing all work to a high standard, follow safety procedures, site policies, and Australian regulations and accurately recording job history and time supporting maintenance planning and reporting.
• Leading apprentices on the job, promoting safe work practices and skill development.
• Monitoring equipment performance, identifying issues early, and contributing to continuous improvement.
• Contributing positively to the team, operating safely and supporting production targets within budget.

Capabilities Required

• Trade qualified Mechanical Fitter with experience in fixed plant mine maintenance.
• Demonstrated experience with shaft infrastructure, koepe and double drum winders, crushers & conveyors is highly desirable highly desirable.
• Hold valid tickets in Working at Heights, Confined Space, Forklift, Dogging, and Non-Slewing Crane.
• Demonstrated hydraulic systems knowledge, strong CMMS (SAP) experience.
• Self-motivated team player with solid planning, problem solving, and safety awareness.
• Clean shaven with a valid drivers licence.

Why Join Newmont

At Newmont, you’ll be part of the world’s leading gold company, committed to safety, inclusion, sustainability, and operational excellence. Joining Newmont means contributing to a major expansion that will secure the long-term future of Tanami Operations. You’ll work with experienced professionals, have opportunities for growth, and be part of a global company that values its people and communities.

Employee perks include:

• Health and Wellness allowance
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Salary Continuance Insurance (Income Protection)
• Extensive Parental Leave for both primary and secondary caregivers

We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!

Our business success comes from the accomplishments and well-being of our employees and contractors. Our goal is to build a workplace culture that allows every person to thrive, participate, grow, and proudly play an active role in achieving our strategy.

Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, placing and promoting the best individual for each position without regard to personal characteristics such as gender, race, nationality, ethnicity, social and indigenous origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, etc.

We invite women and applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply, particularly First Nations persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent. Newmont acknowledges First Nations People and respects their enduring connection to Country from which their culture, spirituality, and identity flow.

More About Newmont

• Website: http://www.newmont.com
• Lifecycle of a Mine: https://www.newmont.com/lifecycle-of-a-mine/
• Blog: https://www.newmont.com/blog-stories/
• Annual sustainability report: https://www.newmont.com/sustainability/sustainability-reporting/

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