Tradesperson - Fixed Plant Electrical

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.

We have an enticing residential Tradesperson – Fixed Plant Electrical position awaiting you at the world class KCGM Operation that boasts a +10-year mine life. Promising a long term and fulfilling future, join our esteemed technical team on the convenience of an 7/7 (12-hour days) roster. 

Here’s what awaits you:

• Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor – Fixed Plant Electrical you will be responsible for the following: Execute maintenance work in accordance with the schedule, scope, quality standards, within agreed timeframes to relevant industry standards and regulations.

• Safely maintain and perform breakdown repairs to electrical equipment associated with the sitewide water system, maintenance infrastructure and high voltage network. Ability to interrogate and rectify problems with SCADA control systems, PLCs and remote telemetry systems.
• Perform statutory testing and completion of relevant mandatory record keeping. Raise work requests and continuous improvement requests ensuring sufficient detail for job scoping to allow for efficient and effective planning of works.
• Record time confirmations against work orders, enter work history notes and completion or rescheduling of work orders in accordance with onsite work management systems. Ability to work in a team or alone in remote locations off-lease. Escalate any issues to Site Services Supervisor in a timely manner.
• Display a clear commitment to responsible environmental management. Operate in accordance with the Company’s Environmental Policy, and comply with other site environmental policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

Experience: Experience in the mining industry, 3 years minimum. Experience in PLC, remote telemetry and instrumentation. Sound understanding of fixed plant maintenance principals and their application in practice. Computer literacy – Microsoft Office, Pronto Xi and other maintenance management systems. Clear communication skills. Flexibility to adapt to improved Asset Management procedures and practices

Qualifications: Electrical Trade Qualification. Current Unrestricted Electrical Workers License. Current “C” Class Western Australian Drivers Licence. Prepare To Work Safely in The Construction Industry – CPCWHS1001. HRWL – EWP (Desirable). Work Safely at Heights RIIWHS204(Desirable). Provide CPR HLTAID009(Desirable). Provide First Aid HLTAID011(Desirable).

Passion for Growth: A strong desire to be part of an exciting new growth project and contribute to Northern Star’s dynamic work environment.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star…

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
• Short-term incentive bonus program.
• 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 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!