We are recruiting for a Mine Services Technician to join the team at Carosue Dam Operations. This is a site-based position working on 8 days on and 6 days off rotation with options FIFO ex Perth, FIFO ex Busselton OR BIBO ex Kalgoorlie.

What you can look forward to:

Support the day-to-day operation and maintenance of mine infrastructure, including:

• Dewatering: Install, inspect, and maintain dewatering lines, pumps, pontoons, and associated infrastructure for both surface and underground.
• Ventilation: Assist with the installation and servicing of primary ventilation fans and secondary vent structures.
• Paste Fill: Conduct maintenance on paste fill infrastructure such as the QD2 Dump Valve; assist with paste line inspections and support paste-related field works.
• Communications Infrastructure: Lay fibre optic cables, install FOBOTs, and assist with Comms Hut installations in collaboration with the Projects team.
• General Site Services: Support the maintenance of escapeways, signage, substations, and surface infrastructure as directed.
• Building & Facility Maintenance: Carry out basic repairs and upkeep for site buildings and other infrastructure.
• Work closely with Supervisors and Engineers to ensure safe and efficient task execution.

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:

Expertise & Accomplishment 

• Previous experience in underground mining or heavy industry services is preferred. 

• Working knowledge of dewatering systems, ventilation fans, and paste fill infrastructure is advantageous. 

• Strong hands-on experience in general mechanical fitting. 

• Poly welding experience (preferred). 

• Ability to operate basic tools, mechanical equipment, and perform manual handling tasks safely.

• Valid manual driver’s license. 

• Willingness to work in a remote underground mining environment, including working at heights or confined spaces as required.

• Dogging and Rigging experience (highly regarded).

Attributes

Success in this role will belong to an individual who can demonstrate the ability to hold themselves and others accountable for their roles and responsibilities. They should be critical thinkers, agile, proactive go-getters with a 'can-do' attitude, and a positive outlook. Additionally, they should possess a keen analytical mindset to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous improvement.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star…

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
• Gold Price Variable bonus incentive.
• 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 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.

At Northern Star, everyone plays an important role, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us. 

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