Refrigeration Plant Technician

Newmont Tanami is on Aboriginal freehold land 540km northwest of Alice Springs. It is a long-life, low-cost, world-class asset in a core Newmont region. The Tanami Expansion 2 project, aims to extend the mine life beyond 2040, investing in a hoisting shaft which will increase the production of the underground mine from 2.6 Mtpa to 3.2 Mtpa.  Both the successful exploration within the underground operation and implementation of the first Tanami Expansion has laid the foundation to further develop the operation to remain a major contributor to the Newmont portfolio. A fully equipped camp is located 40km from the site offering leisure facilities for those flying in from Perth, Brisbane, Alice Springs or Darwin.

Our Role

As we continue to expand our team to ensure success in developing our new infrastructure, we have created some new roles to support our operations further.

The Refrigeration Plant Technician’s primary responsibility is to oversee the safe and efficient operation of the refrigeration system at our underground mine. Additionally, you will manage the site's water resources, ensuring responsible usage and compliance with site and environmental standards.

Key Duties include:

• Operate and monitor the ammonia refrigeration system to maintain efficient cooling for mine.
• Monitor and assess the performance of equipment, taking proactive measures to address any issues or inefficiencies.
• Monitor and manage the site's water resources, ensuring responsible usage and compliance with environmental regulations.
• Manage all Refrigeration Plant and water asset’s as the area owner.
• Implement water conservation measures and contribute to sustainable water practices.
• Perform work to a high level of quality, ensuring that all tasks meet established standards.
• Act as the task lead during shutdowns, overseeing and ensuring that work is completed safely and to the highest quality.
• Provide safe and efficient refrigeration services, involving the repair, servicing, and maintenance of Newmont Tanami’s refrigeration infrastructure when required.
• Share knowledge, skills, and information with team members, contributing to the overall skill development of the group and site.
• Actively work toward zero harm in the workplace by prioritizing and promoting a safety-first culture.

This opportunity is being offered as a 8:6 FIFO roster from Perth, Brisbane or Darwin. Our fully equipped camp offers leisure facilities and is located 40km from the site.

Benefits

This is an opportunity to work with a great team of people at our unique location in Northern Territory.

When you join Newmont Australia, you are joining an organisation that boasts a working culture we are truly proud of. You’ll also appreciate a range of employee benefits including:

• Gold Level Health Insurance for you and your immediate family

• Remuneration inclusive of an annual incentive
• Salary Continuance (Income Protection)
• Generous Parental Leave for both primary and secondary carers
• Recognition program with online rewards program with discounts for shopping, travel, and household goods.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

About You

We are seeking a self-motivated and proactive individual to join our team. You will hold a Cert III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration and a Manual Light vehicle driver’s licence.

Other complementary skills will include:

• Strong work ethic, motivated to produce work of the highest quality.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
• Well-developed problem solving skills
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Can do attitude with the willingness to assist other trades, demonstrating flexibility and team work

Applications close on 2 April 2024, with immediate shortlisting. Seize this opportunity to join our diverse onsite team!

We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!

Our business success comes from the accomplishments and well-being of our employees and contractors. Our goal is to build a workplace culture that allows every person to thrive, participate, grow, and proudly play an active role in achieving our strategy.

Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, placing and promoting the best individual for each position without regard to personal characteristics such as gender, race, nationality, ethnicity, social and indigenous origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, etc.

We invite women and applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply, particularly persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent. Newmont acknowledges Aboriginal people as the first Australians and respects their unique relationship with the land and sea, their culture, spiritual tradition and stories.

More About Newmont

• Lifecycle of a Mine: https://www.newmont.com/lifecycle-of-a-mine/
• Blog: https://www.newmont.com/blog-stories/
• Annual sustainability report: https://www.newmont.com/sustainability/sustainability-reporting/

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