Mechanical Maintainer - Fitter

29Metals is an ASX listed, copper focused base and precious metals mining company with a portfolio of long-life producing assets and a pipeline of organic growth opportunities. The company has two producing assets: Golden Grove in Western Australia and Capricorn Copper in Queensland and a strategic tenement package and project in Redhill, Chile.

Our Golden Grove mine is located just a short 1-hour flight from Perth or Geraldton. With a 10 year mine life, our high-grade resource is supported by modern infrastructure providing a platform for future growth.

We are currently seeking a Mechanical Maintainer to join our Golden Grove team to maintain Underground and Surface fixed plant and pumps.  This is a great opportunity to join a friendly and experienced team. This is a permanent position, offered on a 14 days on, 14 days off, 14 nights on, 14 nights off FIFO from either Perth or Geraldton.  

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Maintaining the  process plant, equipment, vehicles and tools in a clean, safe and serviceable condition;
• Demonstrating a strong commitment to health, safety and the environment with proven safety leadership though personal behaviours and interactions; and
• Contributing to a positive work environment with a focus on continuous improvement.

Inspections, maintenance and repairs to surface and underground plant and equipment including the following:

• Processing Plant
• Metso Filter Press
• Reduction boxes
• Hydraulic systems and associated components
• Pneumatic systems
• Slurry and sump pumps, reagent pumps and water pumps
• Lifting equipment
• Crushers
• Conveyor equipment
• Agitators
• Compressors
• Thickeners
• Knife gate valves and pinch valves
• Underground Fixed Plant
• Winder Ore Hoist System

What we are looking for:

• Mechanical trade qualification;
• Previous experience with maintenance software system, preferably PRONTO;
• Proven experience in High Risk Work. Preferably holding forklift ticket, Elevated Work Platform ticket, Basic Rigging and Scaffolding qualifications, Confined Space ticket, Working at Heights ticket;
• Experience in operating mobile cranes - CN/C6 tickets highly desirable;
• Current WA ‘C’ Class Manual Driver's Licence.  MR class or above highly preferable; and
• Basic welding and machining skills.

We offer family-friendly rosters, a comfortable camp with a range of facilities, competitive salary packages including site allowances and performance based incentive payments quarterly. To learn more about the 29Metals Team visit our website at www.29metals.com

Candidates will be required to meet our pre-employment criteria which includes a medical, drug and alcohol screening, hold a valid manual driver’s licence and a valid National Police Clearance.

Empower your future and apply now, include your CV together with a covering letter.  All applicants must apply through Seek to be considered. Submissions from recruitment agencies will not be considered. 
 
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