Adelaide, SA 5000
Full Time
Your new company
Our client is amongst the world's top producers of major commodities, including iron ore, metallurgical coal, copper and uranium. They extract and process minerals, oil and gas from their production operations located primarily in Australia and the Americas.
Your new role
Perform preventative, corrective and breakdown maintenance across fixed plant equipment within a mining and processing environment. Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on equipment including conveyors, crushers, screens, pumps and associated processing infrastructure. Work closely with operations and maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability, maximise plant availability and minimise downtime. Maintain a strong safety focus while completing inspections, maintenance documentation and providing support and guidance to less experienced team members.
What you'll need to succeed
Trade qualified Mechanical Fitter, Boilermaker, Fitter & Turner, or similar trade background. Previous experience maintaining fixed plant equipment within mining, processing, manufacturing or heavy industrial environments. Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting capability, with the ability to work independently and contribute to equipment reliability initiatives. Safety-focused with a proven ability to work within established maintenance procedures and site compliance requirements. Team-oriented with strong communication skills and the ability to provide guidance and support to others when required.
What you'll get in return
Join a global mining organisation with a strong focus on safety and operational excellence. Offering a competitive hourly rate, FIFO roster from Adelaide and an immediate start, you'll work alongside a well-established maintenance team supporting large-scale fixed plant and processing operations in a dynamic mining environment.
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In conjunction with our clients, and our commitment to achieving a diverse workforce, we strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Hays is an equal-opportunity employer and is working in accordance with our client to achieve equality under the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 WA Legislation (section 13). Please click here to apply.
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