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.

Position: Site Services Technician – Mechanical

Roster: 16 days on, 12 days off

Location: Hemi

Here’s what awaits you:

• Fault checking vehicles, equipment, assets that require repair prior to ordering parts/supplies to make good or arranging external service providers.
• Out of service plant and equipment to be serviced/repaired in line with OEM requirements and as per OEM schedule. Example, generators (mechanical), water pumps, diamond core saws.
• Experience with down hole submersible bore pumps/sump pumps, diesel powered transfer/flexi drives etc.
• Maintain consumables as required for mobile plant and equipment.
• Specific plant being camp generators, RO and WWTP are to be daily checked and maintained per OEM guidelines with monthly reporting on hours, maintenance and thru put where applicable.
• Perform a variety of building maintenance, performing minor or emergency repairs; along with small works related to village accommodation.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

Experience:

• Experience in a maintenance technician role or convertible trade skills mechanical, electrical, plumbing, welding/fabrication.
• Exposure maintaining RO water plants, Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP) or transferable skill sets i.e. tech water systems along with poly, pvc and steel piping repair works.
• Extensive experience in accommodation/village maintenance or transferable skill set/s.

Qualifications:

• Manual C Class Driver’s License HR and Forklift licences.
• Working at heights.
• 4WD Certificate.

Passion for Growth:

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 conscious of time critical work requirements.

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 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!