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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

RESIDENTIAL LOCATION: Kalgoorlie (Camp Accommodation)

WORK SITE: Binduli

ROSTER: 8:6 Day Shift Only - 12hrs (Residential or FIFO-From Perth to Kalgoorlie)

PACKAGE: Salary + Performance Bonus + Residential Allowance + Site Allowance + Family Private Health Insurance or Allowance + Death and TPD Coverage or Allowance + Mental Health Programs + Gym Membership Discount + Other Benefits

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

As a Sparky at Norton Gold Fields, you are responsible for conducting the maintenance and repair of the Paddington Operations Heavy Mining Equipment (HME), in a safe and efficient manner. Ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory requirements and health and safety regulations.

• Conduct regular inspections to identify hazards, damage, and defects in the work area.
• Diagnose faults and breakdowns across the Heavy Mining Equipment (HME) fleet.
• Complete planned maintenance and servicing tasks efficiently.
• Estimate time and materials needed for jobs and raise orders accordingly.
• Undertake repairs of both Light Vehicle (LV) and HME fleet as necessary.
• Regularly inspect tools and equipment to ensure they are in good working order.
• Manage costs responsibly to minimize rework and unnecessary use of parts and services.
• Continuously review work tasks and jobs for opportunities to improve efficiency.

ABOUT YOU

• At least 2 years of experience as an Auto Electrical tradesperson in the Mining Industry or similar. (Essential)
• Trade qualified with AUR30320 Certificate III in Automotive Technology or equivalent. (Essential)
• Current, unrestricted Western Australian Class "C" Driver's Licence (Essential).
• Air Conditioning Licence (Essential)
• Experience with the Caterpillar trucks and Hitachi diggers (Desirable)
• Strong commitment to safety and team player.

• Good understanding of the following machines:

• CAT 777F , 789D , 775F Komatsu HD1500-8 trucks

• CAT 16M, 18M Graders
• CAT D10T - D10T2 Dozers
• Hitachi EX1900 , EX2600 , EX3600 Excavators
• Komatsu PC1250 Excavators
• CAT IT62H , 938K , 938G , 950F , 966H , 970F , 980H , 988F Wheel loaders
• Atlas T45, L7 Blast hole Drill rigs

BENEFITS

• Permanent full-time role with an immediate start.
• Excellent remuneration package with additional allowances.
• Receive a $12k residential allowance per annum, if you are residential and not FIFO.
• Receive up to $5k site allowance per annum, depending on your site location.
• Receive up to 10% short-term incentive payment (STIP) of your base salary.
• A fully covered family private health insurance through GU Health Complete Gold Cover or allowance up to $5k.
• A fully covered Death and Total & Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance or allowance up to $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.

WHY NORTON GOLD FIELDS?

Norton Gold Fields is one of Australia's largest domestic gold producers, with a recent annual production of up to 200,000 ounces. The Company has a mining and processing complex in Western Australia's world-class Kalgoorlie goldfield region, including a highly prospective tenement package of more than 1,000km² surrounding the 3.8Mtpa Paddington Mill. Norton recently expanded production capability by commissioning the Binduli North Heap Leach Project.

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.

APPLY NOW...

This can be your new beginning at a company that values its people and celebrates Diversity and Inclusion.

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.