Fitter Fixed Plant

Westgold Resources is shaping the future of gold mining in Western Australia. We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team who shares our vision of building a sustainable and profitable major Australian gold business.

• Full-time permanent position with a competitive salary and attractive benefits package
• A family friendly roster to suit your lifestyle 8 days on 6 days off
• Flexible employment options including FIFO DIDO and residential opportunities in Kambalda & Kalgoorlie
• Modern well-equipped camp featuring ensuite rooms sports courts and fully equipped gym to keep you comfortable and active while away from home
• A growing company thats supports employees development

THE ROLE

• Diagnose faults inspect and test machinery in a fixed-plant environment on the surface and underground and determine required repair actions
• Perform routine inspections of fixed-plant machinery ventilation dewatering air supply systems including ancillary equipment and surface assets and carry out preventative measures
• Fault-finding diagnosis repair and maintenance of mechanical components to process equipment such as vent doors compressors mono pumps etc
• Actively drive and participate in maintenance planning activities

WHAT DO I NEED

• Current C Class Western Australian drivers licence
• Relevant Trade Certificate (Fixed Plant Mechanic)
• Minimum 2 years mechanical maintenance experience in an underground mining environment
• Experience maintaining surface and underground pumping systems fixed ventilation fans rotary vane compressors
• Experience maintaining surface and underground fixed infrastructure systems
• Mono Pump Maintenance and installation
• Primary ventilation systems experience (desirable)
• Excellent communication skills
• A can-do team-oriented attitude
• Desire to maintain a proactive safe working environment

The Westgold Offer:

A permanent full-time position at a successful gold producer

A range of benefits including:

• Performance based bonus

• Group salary continuous insurance

• A health and wellness allowance Health insurance discount

• A range of Family and Medical leave policies that includes IVF surrogacy and adoption.

• Referral Bonus - bring your mates along!

• 5 years pro rata long service leave

• Salary sacrifice options

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that include free confidential counselling wellbeing services that includes financial advice.

Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by Work 180 can be seen on the Work180 website.

Westgold is driven by our core values of Show Respect Choose Safety and Deliver Value. We believe that these values define our culture behaviours and actions. We appreciate that not everybody will tick every box for their next dream role but if you believe that you can bring the passion and drive to contribute to our operations and our values resonate with you then apply now!

Candidates must meet our pre-employment criterias which includes medical and drug and alcohol screening relevant right to work checks and be able to provide a valid Australian national police clearance and an Australian drivers licence (or be able to obtain).

Westgold is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone matters. We believe diversity is a strength and true diversity includes those from First Nations People various cultures age groups Neurodiverse backgrounds genders sexual orientations diverse abilities and religions. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each person brings and that diverse teams leads to innovation and success. Our goal is to have safe and respectful environments where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves and we strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Westgold appreciates that standard recruitment processes are not accessible for everyone. If you believe you require additional support or accommodations so you feel comfortable participating in our recruitment process for this or any of our roles please feel free to email

Westgold reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. We will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind whether directly or through a third party.