Mechanical Apprentice

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.

The Role

Reporting to the Mechanical Supervisor, we have an amazing opportunity for a Mechanical Apprentice (either fitter or boilermaker).

Based on site, you will learn through a mixture of on-the-job and classroom training.  Working alongside our qualified Mechanical tradespersons, you will be involved in maintaining and repairing mechanical plant, machinery and instrumentation, fault finding equipment breakdowns and the installation of new equipment.  The nominal term for this apprenticeship is 4 years.

The role is based in Tanami and offers an 8/6 FIFO roster from Darwin, Perth, Brisbane or Alice Springs.

The Person

• Great attention to detail and a willingness to keep up to date with changing technology.
• An interest in Mechanical duties and FIFO lifestyle.
• Physically capable (12 hour shifts in a challenging environment, ability to lift 15kgs etc.)
• Enthusiasm to learn and use diagnostic skills and ability.
• Must be able to pass aptitude tests (numeracy, literacy and technical) skills.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment medical.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to analyse a task and understand the safety and job requirements.
• Willingness to commit to a 4 year apprenticeship commitment.

To be considered for this role, you must be able to meet the site access requirements by having a current driver’s license, passing a police clearance and pre-employment medical.

Applications will close 15 September, 2021

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 modern leisure facilities for those flying in from Perth, Brisbane, Alice Springs or Darwin.

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/

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