Technician : Mechanical (Field)
Gruyere - Laverton, WA, AU, 6440
The Opportunity:
Reporting to the Leading Hand, you will be responsible for providing quality and timely preventative mechanical maintenance and repairs of the site supporting services facilities including (RO plants, bore fields and associated infrastructure, wastewater treatment plants) and other areas of the operation as required.
As an employee at Gold Fields, we expect all levels of employees to act in a manner that seeks to align and enhance the values, safety culture and performance of Gold Fields with the purpose of creating enduring value beyond mining.
This role is offered on an 8 days on 6 days off roster and is Fly in Fly out from Perth.
- Permanent role with a leading gold producer
- 6% site allowance and quarterly bonus up to 10% annually
- Monthly private health allowance
- 6 weeks annual leave, pro rata long service leave after 5 years,
- 18 weeks parental leave and 2 weeks cultural leave
- FIFO parking discount
- $10K employee referral bonus
About the role:
- Complete scheduled inspections, servicing, adjustments, troubleshooting and repairs of equipment;
- Report all safety and environmental hazards, incidents, damage, breakdowns and potential plant or equipment stoppages;
- Support the efficient performance of site support service facilities by providing reliable and accurate maintenance knowledge, expertise and practical application, to minimise down time;
- Maintain a high standard of housekeeping throughout workshops and wherever maintenance works is carried out.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Australian recognised Mechanical Trade Qualification (essential)
- Manual HR Drivers Licence
- Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office programs
- Proven mechanical maintenance experience of a mineral processing plant, borefields maintenance, and/or water treatment plants
- Solid interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Thursday 6 August 2026, with shortlisting commencing immediately.