Heavy Duty Plant Mechanic

Workplace Type: Onsite 
 

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. The company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution and technical proficiency. Newmont was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.

At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, 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. 

Boddington offers a unique opportunity to live in the South West, only 130 kms from the Perth CBD and approximately 100kms from the coast so there will be plenty of time to enjoy the lifestyle this area has to offer. One of the largest gold producers in Australia, you will join a diverse team and have the opportunity to advance your career with an innovative company dedicated to safety, environmental management, inclusion and diversity.

With good rosters and a unique opportunity to live locally and go home each day, we also provide DIDO with accommodation in our Village.

Your impact

As a Heavy Duty Mechanic, you will play a critical role in maintaining the reliability, safety and performance of Newmont’s expanding CAT haulage and ancillary fleet at Boddington.

As part of our team you will

• Perform maintenance and servicing of heavy mobile equipment in a safe and efficient manner

• Maximise planned and scheduled maintenance while minimising unplanned downtime

• Conduct fault finding, diagnostics, repairs and preventive maintenance across CAT haulage and ancillary equipment

• Utilise CAT SIS, VIMS, and CAT ET systems to support condition monitoring and maintenance decision-making

• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, documentation and compliance

• Actively contribute to a strong safety culture by identifying hazards and applying safe work practices

• Work collaboratively with your crew to support reliable and productive operations

• Use of the newly implemented digital service sheet program ZoneMaintenance

Prerequisites for your success in the role

• Trade qualification as a Heavy Duty Plant Mechanic

• Demonstrated experience maintaining heavy mobile equipment, ideally CAT 793F trucks

• Strong fault-finding, diagnostic and preventive maintenance capability

• Experience with CAT SIS, VIMS, CAT ET and SAP systems (highly regarded)

• Strong commitment to safety and risk management

• Positive attitude, strong work ethic and high personal integrity

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and lead by example

Your work environment

Working on a family-friendly 7/7 roster with the opportunity to live locally or utilise DIDO accommodation, this role supports a balanced lifestyle while contributing to safe and efficient mining operations.

You will join a global organisation recognised for its strong culture, safety focus and commitment to shaping the future of the mining industry.

Full and unrestricted eligibility for employment in Australia will be essential.  

Why join Newmont

At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine responsibly and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, 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.

Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry. 

Applications close 5 May 2026

We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!

Our business success comes from the accomplishments and well-being of our employees and contractors. Our goal is to build a workplace culture that allows every person to thrive, participate, grow, and proudly play an active role in achieving our strategy.

Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, placing and promoting the best individual for each position without regard to personal characteristics such as gender, race, nationality, ethnicity, social and indigenous origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, etc.

We invite women and applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply, particularly First Nations persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent. Newmont acknowledges First Nations People and respects their enduring connection to Country from which their culture, spirituality, and identity flow
 

More About Newmont

• Website: http://www.newmont.com
• Lifecycle of a Mine: https://www.newmont.com/lifecycle-of-a-mine
• Blog: https://www.newmont.com/blog-stories/
• Annual sustainability report: https://www.newmont.com/sustainability/sustainability-reporting

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