Mechanical Maintenance Technician

SURFACE MAINTENANCE - MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

We are seeking highly skilled and dedicated Mechanical Maintenance Technicians to join a team that values collaboration and teamwork. Join a reputable company with a strong mine life, a commitment to operating safely, and a strong focus on supporting the local community. This is a great opportunity to work in the mining industry while living in a major regional city – and be home to family every day.

About the role

This residential position works a 7/7 roster rotating days and nights working 12 hours per shift. The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Surface Maintenance department maintain all plant and equipment located within the surface operational areas in a safe and efficient manner to ensure a high level of availability and utilisation.

Reporting to the Mechanical Supervisor, your duties will include:

• Mechanical fault finding, breakdown repairs, planned and opportune maintenance.
• Complete preventative and corrective maintenance for all equipment.
• Installation and commissioning of new plant and equipment.
• Diagnose equipment faults and assist with failure analysis investigations.
• Regularly inspect plant and equipment to ensure it meets and continues to meet statutory and site requirements and determine repair action when required.
• Assist the maintenance team to manage the site CMMS (Pronto and Obzervr) by ensuring all plant items details, spares lists, and associated maintenance tasks are accurate and kept up to date.
• Safely perform maintenance tasks undertaken during planned plant and equipment shutdowns.

The successful candidate should possess the following:

• Mechanical Engineering/Fitting trade qualification
• Minimum 3 years' experience on fixed plant maintenance (pump rebuilds, jaw crushers, ball mills, screens, belts, feeders)
• Familiarity with mineral processing plants and associated fixed plant equipment.
• Excellent fault-finding skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of preventative/predictive maintenance principles.
• WorkSafe High Risk Licences including Forklift, Dogging, Non-Slewing Crane and Elevated Work Platform.
• Basic level of proficiency with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (PRONTO and Obzervr)

What we offer

• Competitive salary offered in line with the relevant classification contained in the Fosterville Enterprise Agreement.
• Yearly increases as well as the ability to increase rates through our salary review process
• Relocation support provided to applicable candidates
• Training opportunities throughout the year as well as opportunities to upskill to develop your knowledge and skills
• Salary Continuance (Income protection) insurance
• Employee Share Plan Program
• Annual Health and Wellbeing Allowance
• Health and Wellbeing Program including access to local gym and aquatic facilities as well as physiotherapy and podiatrists
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Benefits Program including access to discounted Private Health insurance as well as discounts with local suppliers
• Paid Parental leave for primary and secondary carers
• Novated Leasing options for vehicles

Application Process

The recruitment process takes into consideration your alignment to the role and our company values. Suitable applicants will be shortlisted and invited to discuss their interest in the role.

Additionally, functional capacity/medical assessment, national crime check, qualifications, due diligence and/or reference checks will all form part of the recruitment process.

About us

Agnico Eagle is a global gold mining leader with operations in Canada, Finland, Australia, and Mexico. We're committed to being a respected employer and neighbour, known for safety, sustainability, and community prosperity. With over 16,000 skilled employees worldwide, our people are the foundation of our success.

In Australia, we proudly operate the Fosterville Gold Mine on Dja Dja Wurrung Country, near Bendigo—one of Victoria's largest and most vibrant regional cities, known for its exceptional residential lifestyle.