Mobile Mechanical Leading Hand

The mobile maintenance team at Agnew gold mine have an opportunity for a Leading Hand to join their team.

Role Details:

Reporting to the Coordinator: Mechanical Mobile, you will be responsible for the effective execution and supervision of mechanical maintenance for mobile underground and surface equipment on site.

Safety is a core value at Gold Fields, and we expect all levels of employees to always act in a manner that seeks to enhance the safety culture and performance of our company.

This is offered on 8 days on, 6 days off, 7 nights on, 7 days off roster and is FIFO from Perth.

Benefits include:

Gold Fields has a vast array of benefits including:

• 6% Site Allowance & Private Health Insurance Allowance

• Quarterly Bonus Scheme

• Salary sacrifice options

• Increased leave entitlements for annual leave, paid primary and secondary parental leave

• Employee referral program - $10,000 per successful referral!

• Employee Assistance Program

• Long service leave pro rata after 5 years of continuous service

• Paid family and domestic violence leave

• Educational assistance

Duties of the role:

• Overseeing daily activities and allocating tasks to the maintenance team and contractors, ensuring cost efficiency and timely completion of tasks while actively contributing to their completion.

• Providing field support, guidance, and leadership on safety, work management, troubleshooting, fault finding, and quality of work.

• Ensuring timely execution of daily and weekly maintenance schedules, while maintaining compliance with work management procedures.

• Meeting maintenance targets by performing inspections, servicing, adjustments, troubleshooting, and repairs on mobile equipment.

• Monitor team performance and proactively enhance the overall capability of the team.

• Supporting the training and mentoring of apprentices and trainees, while supervising contractors.

• Maintaining equipment across multiple departments and sites, including mining, technical services, and infrastructure.

• Helping develop and implement maintenance procedures, processes, and technology to ensure safe and efficient asset operation, providing input based on prior experience.

• Driving innovation and continuous improvement within the team.

About you:

• Australian recognised Heavy Mobile Mechanical Trade Qualification

• Previous experience in mechanical maintenance in an underground environment and knowledge of mining technologies and equipment

• Experience with Sandvik DD421/422’s development drills, Epiroc MT65’s, Epiroc M7C & E70s production drills, Caterpillar R2900 & 2900XE Loaders, Volvo IT’s and Normet

• Knowledge of Registered plant and inspections

• Valid manual Driver’s License is essential

• Current WA Dangerous Goods Security Card, Working at Heights, and Confined Spaces is desirable

• High Risk License – Dogging, Rigging and Forklift highly regarded

• Previous SAP knowledge an advantage

Applications can be submitted via: https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia

Gold Fields is committed to achieving an inclusive workforce.  We recognise that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance and success. We strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.