Pump Fitter

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.

THE WESTGOLD OFFER

Full-time, permanent position based at our Bluebird Underground Gold Mine near Meekatharra.

Remuneration includes base salary + site allowance + wellbeing allowance + up to 15% STI bonus + Superannuation.

A family friendly roster to suit your lifestyle - 8 days on, 6 days off flying in and out on Tuesdays.

Camp with ensuite rooms, sports courts and an equipped gym.

A company that is growing and supports employee's development.

THE ROLE

• Diagnose faults, inspect, and test machinery Underground and determine required repair actions.
• Perform routine inspections of fixed-plant machinery, ventilation, dewatering, vent doors, 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 driver's 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 (WTX3, WT103, WT104)
• 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 our 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.

Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria’s 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 driver's 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 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.

At Westgold we offer more than a job, we offer you a career.

Coming to work every day isn't just about getting the job done, it's about camaraderie, it's about feeling a sense of achievement and it's about fulfilling your role alongside your work mates.

Our teams possess a wealth of knowledge and are willing to share their experiences.

We welcome entry level candidates to our workforce in addition to highly experienced professionals looking to make their mark within a growing organisation.

Diversity and inclusion for employees from all backgrounds is a high priority for us as we strive to be an ongoing employer of choice and are committed to upholding workplace equality.

With the guidance of our Core Values, we believe in providing a safe and harmonious workplace that encourages thinking outside of the box and employee engagement that benefits both the business and the employee.

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