Tradesperson - Fixed Plant Electrical

About the Company

Northern Star Resources is a leading gold mining company with operations in Western Australia and Alaska. ASX 50 global-scale miner, Northern Star offers pathways for advancement and personal growth. STARR Core Values driving Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results.

About the Role

We have an enticing residential Tradesperson – Fixed Plant Electrical position awaiting you at the world class KCGM Operation that boasts a +10-year mine life. Promising a long term and fulfilling future, join our esteemed technical team on the convenience of a 7/7 (12-hour days) roster.

Key Responsibilities

• Report to the Maintenance Supervisor – Fixed Plant Electrical and perform the following duties: Execute maintenance work in accordance with the schedule, scope, quality standards, within agreed timeframes to relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Safely maintain and perform breakdown repairs to electrical equipment associated with the sitewide water system, maintenance infrastructure and high voltage network.
• Interrogate and rectify problems with SCADA control systems, PLCs and remote telemetry systems.
• Perform statutory testing and completion of relevant mandatory record keeping.
• Raise work requests and continuous improvement requests ensuring sufficient detail for job scoping to allow for efficient and effective planning of works.
• Record time confirmations against work orders, enter work history notes and completion or rescheduling of work orders in accordance with onsite work management systems.
• Ability to work in a team or alone in remote locations off-lease.
• Escalate any issues to Site Services Supervisor in a timely manner.
• Display a clear commitment to responsible environmental management.
• Operate in accordance with the Company’s Environmental Policy, and comply with other site environmental policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need

• Experience in the mining industry, 3 years minimum.
• Experience in PLC, remote telemetry and instrumentation.
• Sound understanding of fixed plant maintenance principals and their application in practice.
• Computer literacy – Microsoft Office, Pronto Xi and other maintenance management systems.
• Clear communication skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to improved Asset Management procedures and practices.

Qualifications & Certifications

• Electrical Trade Qualification.
• Current Unrestricted Electrical Workers License.
• Current “C” Class Western Australian Drivers Licence.
• Prepare To Work Safely in The Construction Industry – CPCWHS1001.
• HRWL – EWP (Desirable).
• Work Safely at Heights RIIWHS204(Desirable).
• Provide CPR HLTAID009(Desirable).
• Provide First Aid HLTAID011(Desirable).

Passion for Growth

A strong desire to be part of an exciting new growth project and contribute to Northern Star’s dynamic work environment.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star…

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
• Short-term incentive bonus program.
• Employee Share Plan programs.
• Gold standard parental leave policy.
• GoldSTARR rewards program - cash savings for everyday expenses.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that includes free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services.
• Salary continuance (income protection) insurance from commencement.
• Salary sacrificing benefits, including novated leasing and remote area living benefit options.

Eligibility

Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria which includes a medical, drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work and valid Australian national police clearance. Northern Star is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

How to Apply

Apply now to join the Northern Star team!