Heavy Duty Drill Mechanic

RESIDENTIAL LOCATION: Kalgoorlie or Perth

WORK SITE: Binduli

ROSTER: 2:1 - 12hrs (Residential or FIFO available)

PACKAGE: Salary + Performance Bonus + Residential Allowance + Site Allowance + Insurance + Private Health + Gym Membership Discount + Other Benefits

ABOUT NORTON GOLD FIELDS

Norton Gold Fields is one of Australia's largest domestic gold producers with a mining and processing complex in Western Australia's world-class Kalgoorlie Goldfields region. Currently, we are progressing development plans to develop a series of expansion projects in the region.

Our vision is to be the leading gold producer, setting the industry benchmark in safety, teamwork, innovation, operational efficiency, and cost control.

Norton currently has a range of opportunities across multiple long-term projects in the Goldfields region, all conveniently located just 10-45 minutes from town.

Join Norton and take advantage of these exciting opportunities to grow your career as an established gold miner. We look forward to welcoming you to our team

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an HD Drill Mechanic at Norton Gold Fields, you are responsible for performing safe, high-quality maintenance, servicing, and repairs on the Open Pit Epiroc drill fleet, specifically T45 and D65 models. The role contributes directly to fleet availability, equipment reliability, and safe production by supporting planned and unplanned maintenance activities on a 2/1 basis, ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory requirements and health and safety regulations.

• Regular inspections of the work area to identify hazards, damage and defects.
• Conduct daily inspections, servicing, and component changeouts on Epiroc T45 and D65 rigs by OEM standards and maintenance schedules
• Perform reactive maintenance and fault diagnostics across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
• Ensure all work complies with site standards, OEM specifications, and WA statutory classified plant requirements
• Communicate with planners on work progress, upcoming component changeouts, and parts requirements
• Conduct job hazard analyses (JHAs), participate in pre-starts and toolbox meetings, and report safety hazards
• Accurately complete work orders, defect reports, and service documentation using the CMMS (e.g., AMT, SAP)
• Assist team members, mentor apprentices (where applicable), and contribute to safe, efficient shift handovers.
• Communicate actively and openly with the direct supervisor.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Australian Recognised Trade Certificate – Heavy Diesel Fitter / Mobile Plant Technology
• Minimum of 3-5 years of heavy diesel/mobile plant experience is required.
• Current, unrestricted Western Australian Class "C" Driver's Licence (Essential).
• Epiroc OEM training or demonstrated hands-on experience with T45 and D65 rigs
• Strong commitment to safety and a team player.
• Strong technical knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, and air systems on drill rigs
• Skilled in reading and interpreting OEM manuals, schematics, and service bulletins
• Australian work rights are required for this position.

BENEFITS

• Permanent full-time roles with an immediate start.
• Excellent remuneration package with additional allowances.
• Receive a $12k residential allowance per annum for employees located in Kalgoorlie.
• Receive up to $4.8k site allowance per annum, depending on your site location.
• Receive up to 10% short-term incentive payment (STIP) of your base salary or more.
• Fully covered family private health insurance through GU Health Complete Gold Cover or an allowance of $4.8k.
• Fully covered Death and Total & Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance or an allowance of $2.4k.
• Pro-rata long service leave (LSL) after just 5 years of service, and be entitled to 13 weeks paid LSL after 10 years of service.
• Work with a team that prioritises safety while ensuring you achieve your best output.
• And more

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Norton is recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Australian Government's Workplace Gender Equality Agency. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for our roles, regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or disability.