Job Description

About Newmont

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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.

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Job Location: Tanami

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Workplace Type: Onsite

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Your impact

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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.

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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.

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What you will do

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- Deliver safe, efficient auto electrical maintenance across underground and surface mobile equipment

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- Perform diagnostics, repairs, servicing and preventative maintenance to ensure optimal fleet performance

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- Work on heavy mobile equipment including Sandvik DD, DL, DS, DB (421 & 422), Normet Charmec & Spraymec, and similar fleet

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- Conduct inspections, fault‐finding, and monitoring of equipment performance

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- Ensure all work is completed in line with Newmont policies, procedures, and statutory requirements

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- Apply risk management practices, including JHAs and secure work procedures prior to task execution

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- Accurately complete documentation, job cards, and maintenance records using SAP and related systems





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- Support breakdown response and planned maintenance activities in collaboration with maintenance planners and supervisors

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- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, reliability, and productivity

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- Maintain a high standard of housekeeping and workshop cleanliness

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- Provide guidance and on‐job training to apprentices where required

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- Collaborate with maintenance, operations and warehouse teams in a fast‐paced environment

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Prerequisites for success

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- Australian‐recognised Auto Electrical trade qualification

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- Proven experience in underground mining maintenance (minimum 5 years highly regarded)

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- Strong exposure to mobile plant and heavy equipment environments

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- Experience with Sandvik underground equipment (essential) and Normet fleet (highly regarded)

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- Automotive Air Conditioning / Refrigeration licence (preferred)

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- Proficiency in SAP or similar maintenance management systems

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- Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and Word)

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- Current Australian manual driver's licence

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- Forklift licence and additional tickets (dogging, rigging, working at heights) highly regarded

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- Ability to work in physically demanding conditions, including 12‐hour shifts

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- Strong problem‐solving skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands

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- High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and process compliance

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- Effective communication and teamwork skills across diverse stakeholder groups

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Your work environment

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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.

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Why join Newmont

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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.

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We invite women and applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply, particularly First Nations persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent.

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At Newmont, our people are our strength and we're committed to a protected, 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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Important

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Newmont does not ask candidates to pay money or share sensitive personal data outside our secure application process. If this happens, please report it to our Business Integrity team: [email protected] .

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