About Newmont
Newmont is the world's leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc, lead and molybdenum.
The company's world‐class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favourable mining jurisdictions in Australia, Papua New Guinea, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean and North America.
Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P; 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social and governance practices.
Job Location: Tanami
Workplace Type: Onsite
Your impact
As an Auto Electrician at Newmont Tanami Operations, you will play a critical role in maintaining and repairing mobile and underground equipment to ensure safe, reliable and efficient production.
Working in one of Australia's most remote and challenging mining environments, you will contribute directly to equipment availability, minimise downtime, and support Newmont's commitment to zero harm and operational excellence.
What you will do
Deliver safe, efficient auto electrical maintenance across underground and surface mobile equipment
Perform diagnostics, repairs, servicing and preventative maintenance to ensure optimal fleet performance
Work on heavy mobile equipment including Sandvik DD, DL, DS, DB (421 & 422), Normet Charmec & Spraymec, and similar fleet
Conduct inspections, fault‐finding, and monitoring of equipment performance
Ensure all work is completed in line with Newmont policies, procedures, and statutory requirements
Apply risk management practices, including JHAs and safe work procedures prior to task execution
Accurately complete documentation, job cards, and maintenance records using SAP and related systems




Support breakdown response and planned maintenance activities in collaboration with maintenance planners and supervisors
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, reliability, and productivity
Maintain a high standard of housekeeping and workshop cleanliness
Provide guidance and on‐job training to apprentices where required
Collaborate with maintenance, operations and warehouse teams in a fast‐paced environment
Prerequisites for success
Australian‐recognised Auto Electrical trade qualification
Proven experience in underground mining maintenance (minimum 5 years highly regarded)
Strong exposure to mobile plant and heavy equipment environments
Experience with Sandvik underground equipment (essential) and Normet fleet (highly regarded)
Automotive Air Conditioning / Refrigeration licence (preferred)
Proficiency in SAP or similar maintenance management systems
Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and Word)
Current Australian manual driver's licence
Forklift licence and additional tickets (dogging, rigging, working at heights) highly regarded
Ability to work in physically demanding conditions, including 12‐hour shifts
Strong problem‐solving skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands




High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and process compliance
Effective communication and teamwork skills across diverse stakeholder groups
Your work environment
This is a full‐time, permanent opportunity at Newmont's Tanami Gold Mine in Western Australia, working within a large‐scale open pit operation on an 8/6 roster.
Village accommodation is available for the ideal candidate.
You'll join a supportive, site‐based technical and operations team, gaining hands‐on exposure to modern mining systems, equipment, and autonomous haulage technologies, in an environment focused on safety, performance, and continuous improvement.
Why join Newmont
At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine responsibly.
We foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued.
We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together.
We invite women and applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply, particularly First Nations persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent.
At Newmont, our people are our strength and we're committed to a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace.
If you're passionate about doing work that matters, join Newmont and help shape the future of mining.
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