AddressHEAVY VEHICLE TRADEPERSON – Underground mining – PEAK MINE COBAR
- Enjoy 7/7 or 14/14 Roster: Perfect Work - Life Harmony
- Advance in High-Tech Underground Mining
- Be Part of Our Diverse & Safety Conscious Team
About Us
Aurelia Metals Limited (ASX: AMI) (‘Aurelia’) is an Australian gold and base metals mining and exploration company. We own and operate two underground mines and processing facilities in New South Wales (NSW) and have an enviable portfolio of organic growth prospects in the region.
Our Peak Mine comprises several underground polymetallic (gold, lead, zinc, copper, and silver) and an 800 thousand tonnes per annum (ktpa) processing plant. The Mine is located in the northern Cobar Basin in western NSW, a short distance from the historical town of Cobar.
We actively promote a culture where everyone feels safe, included and respected. We welcome differences of thought and people from all backgrounds as we strive to create an inclusive workplace.
The Role
Enhance your career as a Diesel Mechanic in the cutting-edge world of underground mining by joining our team at Peak Mine in Cobar, NSW. As a skilled Heavy Vehicle Tradesperson, you’ll play an essential role in keeping our mobile mining fleet at peak performance. Working closely with our Mobile Maintenance Supervisor, you’ll have the opportunity to leverage your mechanical maintenance skills, PRONTO data entry abilities, and proactive problem-solving talents in a fast-paced underground mining setting.
Roster Flexibility:
Choose between a balanced 7/7 or an immersive 14/14 day and night rotating roster, designed to harmonize work with your personal life.
Travel Options:
- FIFO: Seamless direct charter flights available from Brisbane, with convenient options from Melbourne, Sydney, and Adelaide.
- DIDO: For those in the Cobar region, enjoy accommodation provided during your shift to ensure rest and recuperation, along with an additional allowance to support our DIDO team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct diagnostics and repairs for heavy and light vehicles during breakdowns, ensuring minimum downtime.
- Perform comprehensive site inspections and routine servicing for both mobile and fixed plant machinery, maintaining operational excellence.
- Utilize your welding and fabrication skills to perform repairs, contributing to the safety and efficiency of our operations.
- Hold an A/C license to carry out specialized service and repairs, enhancing our fleet's performance.
- Proactively requisition parts and manage the tagging of items for repair or maintenance, ensuring a seamless workflow.
- Engage in daily shift meetings, contribute to safety discussions, and document essential information, fostering a culture of open communication and risk awareness.
- Adhere to and understand workshop procedures, promoting a safe and efficient working environment.
About you
- Trade Certificate - Heavy Diesel fitter
- At least 2 years relevant experience as a tradesperson
- Demonstrated experience with underground mobile plant equipment (Caterpillar Haul Trucks AD45B & Cat IT’s, 2900 LHD, CAT 980 Loaders ,JCB Volvo Grader )
- Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
- Ability to monitor and maintain mobile equipment costs
- Demonstrated ability to ensure safety of maintenance personnel associated with mobile equipment maintenance
- Pronto experience (desired)
Why work for us?
As a new member of the Aurelia family, you can expect:
- Competitive remuneration
- A work environment where safety and people are always the number one priority
- Short-term incentive program
- Enjoy 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave as the primary caregiver
- Access to a number of benefits such as participation in our employee share scheme, discounted health insurance and Novated Leases.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Comprehensive and supportive training and mentoring in a friendly, engaging team environment.
Our recruitment process measures your alignment to our Company Values and the requirements of the role. There are a number of checks which will be conducted to demonstrate your suitability for a role including police criminal history check, references, qualifications, drug and alcohol and medical testing.
To be considered for these positions you must be the holder of a current valid Australian working visa.
We respectfully ask for no agencies or third parties please.
