Leading Hand Heavy Diesel Fitter

Westgold Resources is shaping the future of gold mining in Western Australia. We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team who shares our vision of building a sustainable and profitable major Australian gold business.

THE WESTGOLD OFFER

• Full-time, permanent position with a competitive salary and attractive benefits package at our Big Bell and Beta Hunt sites.
• Family friendly roster to suit your lifestyle:
  • Based at our Big Bell and Beta Hunt sites.
  • 8 days on, 6 days off, 7 nights on, 7 days off
  • All flying in on nights and flying out on days!
• Flexible employment options including FIFO, DIDO, and residential opportunities in Kambalda, Kalgoorlie, Meekatharra & Cue – choose what works best for you!
• Modern, well-equipped camp featuring ensuite rooms, and an equipped gym to keep you comfortable and active while away from home
• A growing company that’s supports employee’s development

THE ROLE

• Coordinate daily activities for planned and unplanned maintenance.
• Supervise tradespersons and mobile maintenance activities.
• Provide feedback to Maintenance Supervisors regarding job details, timeframes and work methods.
• Take appropriate action to eliminate workplace hazards.
• Mentor team members to create a safe and efficient work environment.
• Experience working on, CAT AD63, SANDVIK TH663i trucks, Volvo L120F IT’s, Normet MF605DA Charge up, Normet Charge Up MF 605 D(V), Sandvik DD421-60c, DD422i Jumbo’s, Epiroc E7C long hole drills, Sandvik DS421-C Cable Bolter, R2900XE Loaders with digital RCT guidance.

WHAT DO I NEED

• Current “C” Class Manual Western Australian driver’s licence.
• Valid and relevant trade qualifications, certificates, and licences.
• Previous experience in a Leading Hand role with 5 years working on Heavy Underground Machinery & Drills.
• Competent in diagnostics, troubleshooting & repairing diesel, electric, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Experience maintaining air conditioning (desirable).
• Experience with a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) such as Pronto (desirable).
• Experience with CAT Et Sis Systems (desirable).
• Proficient Microsoft office skills.
• Excellent communication skills with a can-do, team-oriented attitude
• Strong desire to maintain and promote a proactive safe working environment

The Westgold Offer:

A permanent full-time position at a successful gold producer

A range of benefits including:

• Performance based bonus

• Group salary continuous insurance

• A health and wellness allowance Health insurance discount

• A range of Family and Medical leave policies that includes IVF, surrogacy and adoption.

• Referral Bonus - bring your mates along!

• 5 years' pro rata long service leave

• Salary sacrifice options

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that include free confidential counselling, wellbeing services that includes financial advice.

Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by Work 180 can be seen on the Work180 website.

Westgold is driven by our core values of Show Respect, Choose Safety and Deliver Value. We believe that these values define our culture, behaviours and actions. We appreciate that not everybody will tick every box for their next dream role, but if you believe that you can bring the passion and drive to contribute to our operations and our values resonate with you then apply now!

Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria’s which includes medical and drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work checks and be able to provide a valid Australian national police clearance and an Australian driver’s licence (or be able to obtain).

Westgold is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone matters. We believe diversity is a strength and true diversity includes those from First Nations People, various cultures, age groups, Neurodiverse backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, diverse abilities and religions. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each person brings and that diverse teams leads to innovation and success. Our goal is to have safe and respectful environments where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves and we strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Westgold appreciates that standard recruitment processes are not accessible for everyone. If you believe you require additional support or accommodations, so you feel comfortable participating in our recruitment process for this or any of our roles, please feel free to email [email protected]

Westgold reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. We will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.