HD Fitters

Job description:

Awarded over a year ago Goldrush in Elko, Nevada have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Underground HD Fitter to join us in our USA International Operations on a 7/7 or 14/14 Residential roster.

The emphasis of the role is ensuring that the local workers are developing their skills and knowledge by way of sharing your experience and being a role model. You will require boundless energy, resilience, determination, and a genuine interest in working with people from diverse backgrounds.

• Carry out scheduled servicing to mobile equipment in a safe manner and in accordance with procedures, regulations, and the relevant service sheets.
• Mentoring, Coaching and Developing National trades personnel.
• Utilise skill and experience to create minimum downtime on machinery.
• Ensure correct recording and reporting of maintenance is achieved.
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping in workshop and working areas at all times.
• Read and interpret Service and Spare parts manuals.
• Report all equipment faults to the Maintenance Foreman for scheduling into the workshop weekly planning.

• A demonstrated passion for safety and a proactive attitude toward ensuring that safety is front of mind for all employees at all times.
• Experienced in training less qualified tradespeople to a high standard in a high productivity underground contracting mining environment.
• Strong background working with latest generation SANDVIK, CAT and Atlas underground mobile equipment and associated automation systems.
• At least 5 years post apprenticeship experience working within the underground mining industry on large mobile equipment.
• High degree of knowledge and skill in troubleshooting problems on electric hydraulic drilling equipment.
• Good knowledge of loader and truck maintenance.
• Competent on Auto Electrics, Hydraulic Circuit Schematics and Diesel engine maintenance.
• Self-starter who will work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent service and maintenance approach to the job.
• International Driver’s License.

Your proactive attitude to safety and driven work ethic will see you as a much-valued employee in line with Barminco’s values and ‘can do’ attitude and will be rewarded with a highly competitive remuneration and relocation package on offer for the right candidate.

The successful candidate MUST meet the minimum visa requirements for in country.

A full pre-employment medical is required, including a drug and alcohol, and site-specific clearances. A Federal Police Clearance and any necessary tickets or qualifications are required to be presented at time of interview.