Mechanical Technician

About us

From humble beginnings in 2011, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are indeed a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers our employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company. So, whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we know you'll have a bright future with us.

At Northparkes

At Northparkes, we are known for having innovative, technical and collaborative people. The operations include block caving, sub-level caving and open pit and was the first mine in Australia to use the block cave mining method. We're committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace with a long mine life and a vision of a century of mining together.

Your Benefits

At Evolution, we support, develop and reward everyone who chooses to be a part of our bright future. Your benefits include relocation support assistance, salary packaging (i.e. novated car leasing, remote area housing), life insurance and income protection, quarterly performance bonus, employee share scheme, referral bonuses, recognition program, gym visits, BP fuel card and health insurance.

This role has a residential 4:3 roster (Tue – Fri)

We understand that flexible work means something different to everyone and encourage you to have a conversation about the flexible work options available.

About the role

Reporting to the Mechanical Team Leader, the Mechanical Technician will carry out mechanical maintenance and fabrication work on fixed plant equipment across UG and OPD departments. This includes supporting shutdowns, rebuilds, and installations with a focus on boiler making and welding.

Key responsibilities include:

Conducting preventative maintenance and inspections on crushers, conveyors, pumps, SAG and Ball Mills, and other fixed plant equipment

Performing mechanical repairs during planned shutdowns and rebuilds, including cyclone and crusher rebuilds

Fabricating and installing components for shutdown preparation and execution

Raising and closing work orders in SAP and creating notifications for defect elimination

Coordinating resources and time slots for maintenance tasks and equipment modifications

Supervising contractors during shutdowns and ensuring safety compliance

Providing technical input for standard jobs and equipment upgrades

Supporting apprentices and contributing to team mentoring and development

About you

The ideal candidate will hold a mechanical trade qualification and have experience in mining or heavy industry. You should be confident using SAP for work orders and notifications and hold a forklift ticket (essential) and ideally a crane ticket. You must have basic computer literacy, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to safety and teamwork. Experience with fabrication, welding, and shutdown preparation is highly regarded. You should also work well in a team environment and be motivated to contribute to plant reliability and continuous improvement.

At Evolution, as our name suggests, change and transformation is in our DNA. We want the Evolution experience to be your career highlight. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce that represents the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and accessible for all, and candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are focused on keeping our people safe and healthy and creating sustainable value in an environmentally and socially responsible way.Join our bold team to start your next exciting chapter.

We thank you for taking the time to submit your application.