Surface HD Fitter - Pathway to Underground

You’ve built your skills on the surface – now it’s time to take them underground.

With Gold Fields, this is your opportunity to strengthen your technical capability, broaden your equipment experience and take your trade to the next level.

What’s on Offer

• Structured development pathway from surface to underground mining
• Exposure to specialised underground mining equipment and technologies
• OEM and external training to support your technical development
• Clear progression and long-term career opportunities with a global gold producer
• Mentoring and on the job training from experienced maintenance professionals
• State-of-the-art underground and surface workshops, with specialised tooling provided

What’s Included

• Permanent role, working an 8/6 7/7 days and nights roster
• Direct 1-hour flight from Perth, earning frequent flyer points
• Competitive salary, site allowance + private health insurance allowance
• Quarterly operations bonus
• Full leave entitlements, including parental leave
• Pro-rata long service leave after 5 continuous years’ service
• Modern camp with a wide range of amenities

The Fleet

You’ll leverage your surface experience while growing your expertise across our underground fleet, including but not limited to:

• Epiroc MT65 Trucks
• CAT R1700, R2900G, R2900 XE Boggers
• Epiroc E70 Production Drills
• Sandvik DD421 and DD422i Development Drills
• Supporting Ancillary Equipment

About You

• Australian recognised Trade Qualified HD Mechanic
• Solid mechanical background on surface mining equipment
• Proven diagnostic and breakdown troubleshooting skills
• Motivation to learn underground equipment and broaden your skills
• Positive team player with a strong safety mindset
• Current Manual Driver’s Licence

How to Apply

If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, please apply via the link, or alternatively, email your resume to GFA.Trades@goldfields.com