Workplace Type: Onsite
About Newmont
At Newmont, we’re not just a world-leading gold and metals producer – we’re a team united by our commitment to shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and responsible mining industry. Joining us means becoming part of a global, diverse workforce where everyone is valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow. Our people are the heart of our success, bringing exceptional skill, integrity, and dedication to everything we do as an organization and we’re dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.
About Cadia
Our Cadia Valley Operation in New South Wales is situated about 25 kilometers from Orange and 250 kilometers west of Sydney. Cadia produces gold doré bars from a gravity circuit and gold-rich copper concentrates from a flotation circuit. The operation includes the Cadia East Mine which is globally renowned for its use of block caving, a large-scale underground mining method.
We acknowledge the Wiradjuri people, traditional custodians of the land surrounding Cadia, and proudly run an Indigenous Buddy Program to enrich the workplace experience our Indigenous employees. As a residential (drive-in / drive-out) mine, Cadia values community deeply, offering both financial and in-kind support to organizations across Blayney, Cabonne, and Orange townships. The Orange region is often referred to as the gateway to Country New South Wales with acclaimed wineries, fine dining, annual festivals and charming heritage villages making for an unparalleled work-life balance.
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for skilled Fitters or Mechanical/Maintenance Technicians to join our team across three key areas:
Surface Fitters – Maintain and repair surface plant, machinery, and infrastructure to keep our operations running smoothly.
Underground Fitters – Perform maintenance and breakdown support for underground equipment in a fast-paced mining environment.
Laboratory Maintenance – Provide dedicated maintenance support for the Newmont Laboratory, ensuring reliable and efficient lab operations.
The ideal candidates will have a strong background in mechanical maintenance and a commitment to safety and quality workmanship. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a challenging and rewarding environment with a focus on professional growth and development.
Key responsibilities
- Demonstrate a strong commitment by performing Safe Work execution
- Willingness to learn and be a part of a team
- Monitoring and reporting on status of equipment
- Carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance
- Assist with shutdown, co-ordination, and execution
Surface Fitter (7/7 DDDN)
- Performing maintenance on crushers, conveyor systems, grinding mills, gravity circuits, vibrating screens, dewatering systems, dust collectors, ventilation systems, chilling plants, pumps and more.
Underground Fitter (7D/7X/7N/7X)
- Performing maintenance on crushers, conveyor systems, dewatering systems, dust collectors, ventilation systems, pumps and more.
Laboratory Maintenance (5D/2X)
- The position is required to ensure all building, infrastructure and equipment is maintained as set out in PM schedule.
- Co-ordination of external contract services, supervison of contracted works and availability for breakdown support for the production teams.
You will also possess the following:
- A current trade qualification as a Fitter/Boilermaker combined with experience in Fixed Plant or underground mining is essential
- Experience on various types of crushers, conveyor systems, dewatering systems, ventilation systems, pumps and more (desirable)
- The ability to identify major hazards within assigned tasks and implement the correct critical controls prior to starting any work
- Current manual drivers’ licence
- Basic computer skills and experience with SAP or similar system would be advantageous
Please note: These are permanent roles based in Orange, NSW. DIDO/FIFO is not available.
At Newmont, our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that everyone can work to their full potential, free from discrimination, while respecting the cultures, religions, and governance of the regions in which we operate. Guided by our values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Responsibility, and Inclusion, we believe in the strength of our people and the positive impact we can create together.
Newmont employees are rewarded with a competitive salary, flexible packaging options, and programs that recognize those who go above and beyond. We know no candidate meets every qualification listed, so if you share our values and feel you can make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply – we’d love to hear from you!
