Electrical or Mechanical Vacation Student

One position available | 8 days on / 6 days off | FIFO Perth

About Us

Meeka Metals Limited (ASX:MEK) owns and operates the Murchison Gold Project, located 50 km north of Meekatharra.

The project comprises both open pit and underground mining, with an initial mine life of 9 years. Gold production commenced in July 2025 and site activities are rapidly ramping up.

We are seeking one motivated student currently studying Electrical or Mechanical Engineering to join our site maintenance team for a vacation placement at the Murchison Gold Project.

About the Role

Gain practical experience in an operating gold processing plant, working alongside maintenance supervisors, electricians, mechanical fitters and processing personnel. You will support day-to-day maintenance, reliability and improvement activities, with tasks aligned to your field of study, training and competency.

The placement is offered on an 8 days on / 6 days off roster, FIFO ex-Perth. Placement dates and duration will be agreed with the successful applicant.

Responsibilities

- Assist with equipment inspections, maintenance planning, shutdown preparation and follow-up of plant defects.

- Support updates to asset registers, maintenance records, drawings, job packs and technical documentation.

- Collect and review equipment performance and breakdown data to help identify reliability improvements.

- Gain exposure to crushers, screens, conveyors, mills, pumps, the ore sorter and associated plant systems relevant to your discipline.

- Assist with reviewing upcoming project scopes, drawings and equipment requirements, and support planning and preparation with site supervisors and tradespeople.

- Follow site safety procedures, participate in risk assessments and maintain high housekeeping standards.

About You





- Currently enrolled in a university degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.

- A practical interest in fixed plant maintenance, mineral processing and equipment reliability.

- A strong commitment to safety, a willingness to learn and a proactive approach to work.

- Good communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills, with confidence using Microsoft Office.

- A current Australian driver’s licence and the ability to undertake FIFO work from Perth during the agreed placement.

- Australian working rights. Previous mining experience is preferred but is not essential.

Accommodation

You will be based in a modern, well-appointed accommodation village featuring:

- Fully equipped gym.

- In room Wi-Fi.

- Full Telstra mobile coverage.

- Quality catering provided by our in-house team with a generous food budget and a wide variety of fresh, high-quality meals prepared daily by our dedicated chefs.

Benefits and Perks

- Competitive remuneration package.

- Excellent roster delivering genuine work/life balance.

- Supportive, team-oriented team culture with approachable management

- Short & convenient commute: ~1-hour flight Perth ↔ Meekatharra only 25-minute drive from airport to site.

Recruitment Process

Our process focuses on matching your skills, experience and behaviours to the requirements of the role. As part of the final selection stage, successful candidates will be required to complete relevant pre-employment checks including police clearance, medical, right to work, qualification verification and referee checks.

No agency referrals will be accepted for this position at this time.

If you want to be part of building Western Australia’s newest gold mine, head to our Company website, meekametals.com.au to see all of our exciting career opportunities!

📌 Electrical or Mechanical Vacation Student (Perth)
🏢 Meeka Metals
📍 Perth