Mechanical Leading Hand

About the Role

An opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Leading Hand to join our Golden Grove operation in Western Australia. In this role, you will report to the Mechanical Supervisor and work on a 2:2 roster (day and night shift). Your focus will be on maintaining both surface and underground equipment, as well as managing personnel to improve safety, equipment and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Prioritising resources and coordinating all work that arises over the course of the week.
• Ensuring accurate completion and maintenance of CMMS (Pronto).
• Regularly inspecting the existing Mechanical Assets and infrastructure to ensure it meets and continues to meet statutory and site requirements.
• Carrying out a JHA and develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for mechanical maintenance tasks.
• Working alongside Mechanical Supervisor to Coordinate daily/weekly compliance to the work schedule.
• Supporting and implementing all company policies, including Occupational Health & Safety, Indigenous Peoples, Employee Assistance, Discipline, Environmental.
• Contributing to the improvement of the Engineering department policies and procedures.

About You / Requirements

• Our ideal candidate will have a mechanical maintenance background, including experience with fixed plant processing equipment and personnel leadership in the mining industry.

Qualifications & Certifications

• Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Fitting).
• S26 Statutory Supervisor certification.
• C Class Driver’s Licence (manual).
• Well-versed in using maintenance management systems.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

About 29Metals and Golden Grove

• 29Metals is an ASX-listed mining company producing copper and other base and precious metals critical to the global energy transition. Headquartered in Melbourne, we also have support offices in Perth and Brisbane.
• We operate two long-life assets: Golden Grove in Western Australia and Capricorn Copper in Queensland, along with a portfolio of exploration interests, including a strategic tenement package and a project in Redhill, Chile.
• Golden Grove is a high-grade underground mining operation producing copper, zinc, and precious metals. With a mine life exceeding 10 years, it has strong potential for further extension. The site is currently undergoing an expansion, including the development of a new mine, the extension of existing operations, and major infrastructure upgrades.

Next Steps

• Empower your future with us; apply now.
• Candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment testing, including medical, respiratory mask fit testing, drug and alcohol screening, national police clearance, reference checks, and qualifications / licences checks.

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