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Newmont

Global gold and copper mining operator

Technical Advisor - Mobile Fleet

Heavy Duty & Diesel Vehicle MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTanami, Australia

About the Job

Requirements

  • Relevant mechanical trade qualification, ideally Heavy Diesel Fitter or Mobile Plant Mechanic.
  • Extensive post-trade experience maintaining and repairing heavy mobile equipment within underground or surface mining operations.
  • Strong technical knowledge of mining mobile fleet equipment, maintenance practices and operational requirements.
  • Demonstrated expertise in advanced fault diagnosis, troubleshooting and identifying equipment reliability issues.
  • Experience providing technical guidance, mentoring or on-the-job training to tradespeople and apprentices.
  • Strong understanding of preventative and breakdown maintenance, work management processes and equipment inspections.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence maintenance teams.
  • Strong commitment to safety, quality workmanship and continuous improvement.
  • Ability to work effectively across both underground and surface mining environments.

Responsibilities

  • Provide hands-on technical guidance, coaching and mentoring to tradespeople, apprentices and new starters across mobile maintenance operations.
  • Support complex fault diagnosis, troubleshooting and maintenance activities to improve mobile fleet reliability and equipment availability.
  • Identify technical competency gaps and deliver targeted on-the-job training to strengthen maintenance capability.
  • Conduct equipment inspections and quality assurance checks to ensure maintenance activities meet operational, safety and workmanship standards.
  • Support the planning, prioritisation and execution of breakdown and unplanned maintenance activities to minimise equipment downtime.
  • Monitor workshop tooling, equipment and resources, identifying opportunities to improve maintenance efficiency and safety.
  • Work collaboratively with maintenance supervisors, planners and operational teams to improve work management processes and maintenance execution.
  • Coach team members in the effective use of SAP, digital maintenance systems and accurate maintenance reporting.
  • Support incident investigations, hazard identification and the implementation of corrective actions to improve safety performance.
  • Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance maintenance practices, technical capability and overall fleet performance.

Desired Qualifications

  • Proficiency in maintenance management systems and digital technology, with SAP experience highly regarded.
  • Previous experience in a Technical Specialist, Leading Hand or Supervisory role is highly regarded.

About the Company

Newmont

Global gold and copper mining operator

Newmont is a global mining company that extracts and processes gold and copper, with silver and other metals also produced. It discovers, develops, and operates mines, then processes and sells the metals, while integrating environmental and social planning to gain approvals and maintain social acceptance. It differentiates itself through its large global scale, diversified metal portfolio including the Newcrest acquisition, and a strong focus on sustainable practices and stakeholder engagement. Its goal is to grow its metal assets responsibly while ensuring safety, environmental stewardship, and a social license to operate across its worldwide operations.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Denver, CO
Founded
1916

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