Trade Assistant Underground Electrical

September 20, 2024

Newmont Mining

Tanami

CONTRACT

Workplace Type: Onsite

At Newmont, our purpose is to create value and improve lives through sustainable and responsible mining. One of the largest gold companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our dedication to safety, environmental management, inclusion and diversity, and adding value and opportunity to our host communities.
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.

The role

Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor you will be providing support to Trades personnel in the installation, maintenance and fault finding of electrical infrastructure in the Fixed Plant, Mine, and associated areas. You will assist in ensuring maintenance activities are completed safely and efficiently through quality and effective work.

Who you are

You will have experience supporting Electrical Trades personnel as well as the following:
A current C class manual drivers' licence.
Basic computer skills.
Genuine interest in the electrical and maintenance industry.
Ability to coordinate and prioritize tasks, resources, and timelines efficiently.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective coordination with various workgroups.
Familiarity with mining and maintenance processes to plan & execute electrical activities effectively.

Ideally you will also have

A current MR class drivers' licence.
High Risk Licences (rigging, dogging, forklift, and elevated work platform).
Working at heights and confined space.
SAP experience.
A Senior First Aid

Specific duties include

Ensuring work is completed safely and in compliance with established safe work procedures and systems. E.g. Field Level Risk Assessments, Job Hazard Analysis, Permits)
Assisting Electrical trades with manual handling, collecting supplies from stores, housekeeping and assisting as directed by the trade's personnel.
Cleaning of machinery, components, and subparts, and assisting in the operation of the Electrical tool stores
Liaise with warehouse and main tool store personnel to obtain necessary parts and tooling including unloading & checking deliveries
Assist with the supervision of contract personnel, ensuring work is carried out safely, efficiently, and effectively
Using SAP to complete time confirmations and raise notification promptly with the required level of detail.
Execute assigned tasks under the direction of the electrical tradesperson, including the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and equipment.
Maintain effective communication with the electrical tradesperson and other team members. Provide updates on task progress, report any issues or concerns, and collaborate on problem-solving.

Working Conditions

Working a FIFO roster from Darwin or Alice Springs and reside in our fully equipped accommodation village while you are on site. Applications close 13th October

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

Website: http://www.newmont.com
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/

Note: Newmont does not ask individuals to pay money to apply or be considered for employment or to provide sensitive personal data without first submitting a job application through our secure, online portal. If you are asked to do either, do not respond and please report this immediately to it.sec@newmont.com.

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