Reliability Engineer - Mechanical

Ready to pursue your professional journey with Northern Star? As an ASX 50 global-scale gold miner, we have sizeable operations in Western Australia and Alaska. With unparalleled pathways for advancement and avenues for personal growth, we stand as Australia’s premier gold employer. Your journey starts here.

At Northern Star, we live by our STARR Core Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results. These Values are not just words on paper; they are the cornerstone of our Company culture and guide everything we do. You will play a pivotal role in upholding these Values and contributing to our collective success.

We have a rewarding Reliability Engineer - Mechanical position awaiting you at our iconic KCGM Operations. Promising a long term and fulfilling future, join our diverse reliability team on the convenience of a 5/2, 4/3 (9 hour) residential roster. *The successful applicant must reside in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Region*

Here’s what awaits you:

• Conduct analytical work which will be used to identify, quantify, and implement trials or facilitate activities to improve the overall performance of KCGM’s processing plants.
• Complete the daily investigation and weekly reporting of downtime events and the diagnosis of root causes, to assist in providing permanent rectification of defects within the plants and identify key business risks.
• Ensure that all incidents and accidents are reported and are followed up correctly to minimise and manage risk and attend investigations where required.
• Coordinate plant equipment improvement trials, including technical input, tracking and reporting to ensure alignment of all trial work using the KCGM Management of Change procedure.
• Lead and implement projects to improve equipment reliability, such as Maintenance Strategies reviews and Plant Maintenance optimisation (PMO).

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

Qualifications: Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) with a Current “C” Class Western Australian Drivers Licence.

Experience: The successful applicant will have a minimum of three (3) years experience in the reliability sector - mineral processing environment or similar. Must have sound analytical skills with the ability to diagnose problems and identify solutions by thinking outside of the box. Previous experience with root cause analysis, FMECA highly desirable. This role will suit an individual who thrives in working under pressure, has strong communication and interpersonal skills with excellent presentation experience.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star:

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
• Gold Price Variable bonus incentive.
• 4 weeks annual leave for site-based employees.
• Employee Share Plan programs.
• Gold standard parental leave policy.
• GoldSTARR rewards program - cash savings for everyday expenses.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that includes free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services.
• Salary continuance (income protection) insurance from commencement.
• Salary sacrificing benefits, including novated leasing and remote area living benefit options.

Eligibility:
Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria which includes a medical, drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work and valid Australian national police clearance. Northern Star is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

Apply now to join the Northern Star team!