We are looking for a Light Vehicle Mechanic to join our KCGM operation.

Reporting to the Light Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor you will be performing preventative and break-down maintenance on Company light vehicles (LV), light trucks lighting plants and support equipment, ensuring planned maintenance and operations-based activities are followed to meet site operational plans, targets and objectives.

This dynamic position offers the opportunity to work alongside a highly skilled team. Providing coaching and mentoring to Apprentices to assist in their development in their chosen career. Liaising with the LV Supervisor to ensure any additional tasks identified are captured in the planning process and required parts are available as required.

Live locally in the Kalgoorlie Goldfields working only 10 minutes from home on this family friendly 7/7 roster or FIFO from Perth. If you are Kalgoorlie residential or looking for FIFO from Perth, apply now!

What you can look forward to:

• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in all work areas to provide a safe and healthy workplace for all employees and contractors.
• High standard of maintenance execution, all work completed in a safe and timely manner.
• Work within the Light Vehicle 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 technical advice and support to fellow Maintenance Team members.
• Attend daily pre-start meetings to ensure effective communication and handover between crews with regard to maintenance plans and issues.
• Liaise closely and maintain effective communication with Light Vehicle Coordinator and other key Stakeholders.
•  Ensure correct history is collated and effectively recorded.
• Carry out, provide input to the development and follow all SWMS’s/JHA’s/FLRA’s ensuring risks are identified and mitigated, and safety standards are met. Undertake team-based risk assessments as required.
• Provide key involvement in addressing safety issues and undertaking safety investigations, ensuring root causes are identified, and corrective actions are effectively implemented.
• Ensure workmanship through meeting standards, tolerances and testing of equipment prior to handover.
• Identify correct parts and equipment for all planned and unplanned jobs as necessary.
• Ensure all tasks and procedures complies with environmental standards.
• Organise all permits as required (e.g. isolations, confined space, hot work and dig permits).
• Continuously review scheduled jobs to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Highlight equipment defects and issues effectively utilising the maintenance management process.
• Rigorous cost management - avoid rework and the unnecessary use of parts and services.
• Provide input into the annual performance reviews for the Mechanical Apprentices where applicable.

Where you’ll add value:

• Diesel or Light Vehicle mechanic experience.
• Good organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise break down work.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to take direction well.
• Good customer services skills.
• Intermediate level computer literacy.
• Basic experience in a maintenance management system.
• Preferred: Previous experience with Toyota fleet, lighting towers, light vehicle and light truck (Isuzu) maintenance.

Qualifications:

• Trade Certification in Automotive Mechanics or relevant related discipline
• Current Unencumbered Western Australian "C" Class Drivers Licence
• St Johns Senior First Aid Certificate (desirable)

Our people, your benefits:

• Subsidised GU Health Insurance for employees and immediate family, including gold-level hospital and ancillary benefits with rebates from 80% -100%.
• Competitive bonus program with quarterly and annual incentive opportunities.
• Employee share plans with free shares and matched contributions.
• Comprehensive parental leave policy and confidential wellbeing support.
• Salary packaging options, including novated leasing and FIFO benefits where applicable.
• Flexible working policy, with arrangements considered based on business and role requirements.
• 5 weeks annual leave for site – based employees

Kalgoorlie Production Centre – KCGM, Kanowna Belle, South Kalgoorlie & Carosue Dam

Our Kalgoorlie Production Centre includes KCGM, Carosue Dam and Kalgoorlie Operations (Kanowna Belle and South Kalgoorlie), bringing together a portfolio of established assets within one of Australia’s most recognised mining regions. Supported by a strong residential workforce and longstanding mining history, the centre offers the opportunity to contribute across a large-scale operational environment within the Goldfields region.

About Northern Star Resources 

Northern Star is a global-scale gold producer, with operating mines, a development project and exploration programs in Western Australia and Alaska. We own and operate three high-quality production centres: Kalgoorlie, Yandal and Pogo, and one development project, Hemi which are all located in low sovereign risk jurisdictions.

At Northern Star, we’re committed to building a strong and sustainable workforce where our people can contribute to the ongoing success of our operations. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills through hands-on, practical experience in a fast-paced, diverse environment alongside leading industry professionals. Guided by our STARR Core Values, we focus on continuous improvement and invest in our people as we evolve and strengthen our business. 

Eligibility:
Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria which includes a medical, drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work and valid 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!