At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair fixed plant equipment in a dynamic mining environment.
- Company: Join NQM Gold, a leading Australian gold explorer and producer.
- Benefits: Enjoy a 7/7 roster for great work-life balance and career growth.
- Other info: Relocation to Charters Towers is necessary for this role.
- Why this job: Be part of a safety-focused team making a real impact in mining.
- Qualifications: Experience in fixed plant maintenance and strong safety mindset required.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
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NQM Gold 2 Pty Ltd is an Australian gold explorer, developer, and producer.
Located southwest of Townsville, the Pajingo mine is around 50km from Charters Towers and currently employs around 250 people to run the underground mining, and ore processing operations.
We are focused on safety, operational excellence, and teamwork.
At Pajingo, we operate a high-performing site with a strong commitment to our values: We Care, Integrity, Commitment to Excellence, Leadership, and One Team .
The Opportunity
We are currently seeking a qualified and experienced Plant Fitter to join our Surface Maintenance team at our Pajingo operations.
This is a great opportunity to work on a 7/7 day and night rotating roster, offering excellent work-life balance.
As a Plant Fitter, you’ll be responsible for scheduled maintenance, repairs, and installations across our fixed plant and associated infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain fixed plant and ancillary equipment (crushers, mills, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, tanks, agitators, etc).
- Conduct preventative maintenance and attend to breakdowns.
- Complete documentation and reports to a high standard.
- Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational procedures.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors, trades, and production teams.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace safety.
About You
- Experience in fixed plant maintenance within the mining or gold processing industry.
- Strong safety mindset with a proactive approach.
- Effective communication skills (verbal and written).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to adhere to site procedures and values.
- G1, G8, G9 certifications.
- Exposure to root cause analysis and improvement processes.
Why Join Us?
- 7/7 lifestyle roster - days and nights.
- Supportive and safety-focused team environment.
- Career development within a growing company.
Please note: This position requires candidates to be based in or willing to relocate to Charters Towers. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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Plant Fitter employer: NQM Gold 2 Pty Ltd
NQM Gold 2 Pty Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and safety-focused team environment at our Pajingo operations near Charters Towers. With a 7/7 lifestyle roster, we prioritise work-life balance while providing ample career development opportunities within a growing company that values integrity, commitment to excellence, and teamwork. Join us to be part of a high-performing site dedicated to operational excellence and continuous improvement.
