Heavy Duty Fitter
Ready to pursue your professional journey with Northern Star?
As an ASX 50 global-scale gold miner, we have sizeable operations in Western Australia and Alaska. With unparalleled pathways for advancement and avenues for personal growth, we stand as Australia's premier gold employer.
Your journey starts here... At Northern Star, we live by our STARR Core Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results. These Values are not just words on paper; they are the cornerstone of our Company culture and guide everything we do. You will play a pivotal role in upholding these Values and contributing to our collective success.
About our role:
Northern Star Resources has an new & exciting opportunity for a Heavy Duty Fitter to join the team at our world class Jundee operations. This position is offered on an 8 days on 6 days off rotation, FIFO from Perth. The Heavy Duty Fitter reports to the Light Vehicle Coordinator and the primary role is to maintain a mixture of light trucks and associated ancillary equipment including Wheel Loaders / ITs, Franna & Cranes, EWPs, Generators, Forklifts,Telehandlers, Buses and Coaches. Please note: this position is intended to support the Light Vehicle Department and will not be responsible for maintaining large surface or underground mining equipment such as haul trucks, excavators, or drill rigs.
Here's what awaits you...
- Work within the Mobile Maintenance Team to ensure all activities (breakdowns, follow-up work, PMs, planned work etc) are performed in a safe, timely, professional and effective manner.
- Provide key involvement in addressing safety issues and undertaking safety investigations, ensuring root causes are identified, and corrective actions are effectively implemented.
- Organise all permits as required (e.g. isolations, confined space, hot work and dig permits).
- Continuously review scheduled jobs to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Assisting and supporting the Light Vehicle Mechanics with their duties.
To thrive in this role you will need...
Experience: Similar relevant experience as a Heavy Duty Mechanic with exposure with light trucks & machinery.
Qualifications: Mechanical Trade Qualification, Valid Australian Drivers Licence
Passion for Growth: A strong desire & motivation to join a successful mechanical team & contribute to Jundee's dynamic work environment.
Discover the perks of working at Northern Star:
- Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
- Short-term incentive bonus program.
- 5 weeks annual leave for site-based employees.
- Employee Share Plan programs.
- Gold standard parental leave policy.
- GoldSTARR rewards program - cash savings for everyday expenses.
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that includes free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services.
- Salary continuance (income protection) insurance from commencement.
- Salary sacrificing benefits, including novated leasing and remote area living benefit options.
Eligibility:
Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria which includes a medical, drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work and an Australian National Police Clearance. Northern Star is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.
Apply now to join the Northern Star team!
