Plant Maintenance Specialist

9 hours ago


KalgoorlieBoulder, Australia Silver Lake Resources Full time

Vault Minerals, a leading Australian gold production company, is seeking an experienced Fixed Plant Fitter to join its close-knit Maintenance team at the Randall's Mill processing facility.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for performing preventative, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on mechanical equipment in the processing plant, bore fields, and site infrastructure.

This role requires a dependable and skilled individual with a strong safety focus and collaborative approach. You will work closely with the Maintenance Supervisor to ensure plant equipment is maintained at a high level of availability at all times.

You will have the opportunity to work on a 8:6 roster DIDO residential in Kalgoorlie / Kambalda and be part of a fantastic team contributing to a cohesive work environment.

This position is open to Kalgoorlie and Kambalda residents only.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Developing and implementing site safety structures;
  • Preparing JHA's and Take 5's prior to commencing any tasks;
  • Participating in scheduled reviews of current SOP's;
  • Regular maintenance on crushing circuit equipment, including Jaw crusher, secondary & tertiary cone crushers, as well as screens and conveyors;
  • Regular maintenance of the milling circuit equipment, including mills, conveyors, Knelsons, and Acacias, scheduled slurry pump rebuilds, valves, hydraulic systems, and pipework.
  • Conduct maintenance and repairs to ancillary plant such as Bore fields and Tails water return facility pumps;
  • Conducting regular scheduled PM tasks and completing detailed fault descriptions for corrective maintenance tasks to be developed.

About you

We are looking for an experienced Fixed-Plant Mechanical Fitter who can bring a level head and calm approach when problem-solving. As a personable and inclusive individual, you can develop excellent working relationships with your team, other departments, and contractors. You will be able to anticipate needs and react quickly to ensure all plant equipment is functional, as well as manage multiple demands on your time in a calm and considered manner.

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • A Mechanical Trade Qualification (Mechanical Fitter)
  • At least 5 years post-apprenticeship mine site experience
  • Experience using Pronto maintenance systems and recording and reporting history on plant and equipment
  • Experience with fault-finding in pump and hydraulic systems, methodical and resourceful approach to troubleshooting
  • A high level of experience with general fitting activities in a gold processing plant
  • A high-risk work license for EWP, forklift, digging, scaffolding, and CN Franna
  • Licensed in poly welding, confined space work, and work at heights
  • A current C Class driver's license and Senior First Aid Certificate
  • Working knowledge of the WA Mines Safety and Inspection Act and Regulations

We offer an industry-benchmarked salary and the opportunity to join a stable, financially secure company that values long-term commitment.

As part of our recruitment process, we require a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen, and a National Police Clearance.

Vault Minerals kindly requests that agencies do not send unsolicited resumes unless specifically invited to do so.



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