Mechanical Fitter/Technician - Hoist, Olympic Dam, 7/7

Our Operations - Olympic Dam

One of Australia's largest mines and a complex minerals processing operation, Olympic Dam, is unique in that we produce Copper, Uranium, Gold and Silver. The local township of Roxby Downs is an active and progressive community offering a variety of modern, well equipped housing, educational, health, sporting, leisure, shopping and cultural facilities.

One of Australia’s largest mines and a complex minerals processing operation, Olympic Dam, is unique in that we produce Copper, Uranium, Gold and Silver. The local township of Roxby Downs is an active and progressive community offering a variety of modern, well equipped housing, educational, health, sporting, leisure, shopping and cultural facilities. 

Please note this position is based at Olympic Dam, operating on a 7/7 day/night roster pattern roster arrangement with residential, FIFO (from Adelaide) or DIDO options available.

About the Role

We currently have a role available for a Mechanical Technician with Hoist experience to join our Mine Maintenance department. In this role you will be responsible for executing planned and unplanned maintenance activities within an underground mining environment. Your work will contribute to optimal production, equipment performance and availability, as well as improving reliability and ensuring that we are well placed for future growth within the mine.

In this role you will:

•    Comply to and consistently follow the standards and procedures designed to enable you to work safely and effectively every day
•    Carry out unplanned and planned routine maintenance, inspections, and checks to Hoisting system 
•    Assist in resolution of mechanical issues affecting equipment performance and availability
•    Review and update maintenance schedule plans and equipment history
•    Provide mechanical trade skills to perform care maintenance tasks within the mine area, to ensure overall reliability and stability
•    Develop and revise operating and maintenance procedures
•    Communicate plant status to appropriate departments
•    Maintain a high level of housekeeping in all work areas

About You

•    Proven commitment to look after your own wellbeing and the confidence to speak up when others put themselves in harm’s way
•     Mechanical Trade qualifications (essential)
•    Experience working in a similar role with exposure to Hoist maintenance
•    Working at Heights, Integrated Tool-carrier (IT) Ticket advantageous
•    Experience with underground mining environments (preferred)
•    Ability to work autonomously, or as part of a team
•    Ability to confidently make decisions relating to your work, or escalate if needed
•    Adaptable and responsive to change, as well as learning new information

APPLICATIONS CLOSE:  April 1 at Midnight SA Time