Fixed Plant Fitter

Vault Minerals · Kambalda East WA 6442 · Full time
Posted 3d ago

Fixed Plant Fitter

Vault Minerals
~$120k - $160k(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Carry out preventative, corrective and breakdown mechanical maintenance across the processing plant, bore fields and site infrastructure.
  • Maintain crushing, milling, pumping, hydraulic and ancillary equipment, and document faults and maintenance history.
  • Work safely as part of the site maintenance team on an 8:6 roster, with periodic on-call duties.

  • Permanent full time posiiton
  • Kalgoorlie and surrounding areas residential role
  • Base salary + superannuation with fortnightly pay

Join a well established team as a Fixed Plant Fitter, where you're home every night.

Vault Minerals Limited is a leading intermediate gold producer listed on the ASX, with a diversified portfolio of operating assets across Western Australia and Canada. Formerly known as Red 5 Limited, the company rebranded to Vault Minerals in September 2024 to reflect its scale, strength, and growth ambitions.

The Randall’s Mill is a 1.3Mtpa processing facility based at Silver Lake’s Mount Monger Operations, 80km Southeast of Kalgoorlie. With a 3-stage crushing circuit, dual Ball mills, gravity separation and CIL circuit, it is maintained at an exceptional 98% availability inclusive of planned shutdown events. With varied underground and open pit ore sources, the Randall’s Mill is a stable and consistently performing asset.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Fixed Plant Fitter will be responsible for carrying out preventative, corrective and breakdown maintenance to mechanical equipment in the processing plant, bore fields and site infrastructure. 

You will have the opportunity to be part of a fantastic team, working an 8:6 roster DIDO residential in Kalgoorlie / Kambalda. 

You will be required to work an “on-call” roster approximately every 3rd - 4th swing, and Kalgoorlie / Kambalda residents will be housed in the Randall’s camp for that period.

What we offer: 

  • Permanent full time position, with fortnightly pay 
  • FIFO or DIDO options available 
  • Referral bonus incentive - bring your mates along 

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Developing and working within site safety structures;
  • Preparation of JHA’s and Take 5’s prior to commencing any tasks;
  • Participating in scheduled reviews of current SOP’s;
  • Regular maintenance on crushing circuit, which includes Jaw crusher, secondary & tertiary cone crushers, as well as screens and conveyors;
  • Regular maintenance of the milling circuit equipment, including mills, conveyors, Knelsons, and Acacias, scheduled slurry pump rebuilds, valves, hydraulic systems, and pipework.
  • Conduct maintenance and repairs to ancillary plant such as Bore fields and Tails water return facility pumps.
  • Conducting regular scheduled PM tasks and completing detailed fault descriptions for corrective maintenance tasks to be developed.

About You:

  • Mechanical Trade Qualification (Mechanical Fitter)
  • 5+ years post-apprenticeship mine site experience would be desirable
  • Experience in using Pronto maintenance systems and recording and reporting history on plant and equipment would be preferred
  • Experience with fault-finding in pump and hydraulic systems is highly valued. A methodical and resourceful approach to troubleshooting is essential.
  • High level of experience with general fitting activities in a gold processing plant
  • Possess a high-risk work license for EWP, forklift, digging, scaffolding, and CN Franna (desirable).
  • Licensed in poly welding, confined space work, and work at heights are highly regarded.
  • Hold a current C Class driver’s license and Senior First Aid Certificate
  • Working knowledge of the WA Mines Safety and Inspection Act and Regulations

Our Recruitment Process

As part of our recruitment process, we require a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen and a National Police Clearance.

If you would like to join us on our growth journey, please apply now.

Vaults Minerals kindly requests that agencies do not send unsolicited resumes unless specifically invited to do so.

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Skills

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Breakdown maintenanceConveyor maintenanceCorrective maintenanceCrushing circuit maintenanceFault findingHydraulic systemsJob hazard analysisMaintenance record keepingMechanical fittingMethodical approachMilling circuit maintenancePreventative maintenanceProntoPump maintenanceSlurry pump rebuildingTake 5 safety assessmentsTroubleshooting

Licenses & certifications

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C class drivers licenceCn franna high-risk work licenceConfined space certificationDigging high-risk work licenceEwp high-risk work licenceForklift high-risk work licenceMechanical fitter trade qualificationPoly welding licenceScaffolding high-risk work licenceSenior first aid certificateWorking at heights certification

Perks & benefits

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Camp accommodation during on-call periodsFortnightly payHome every night for residential workersReferral bonus incentiveSuperannuation

Vault Minerals