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 are seeking an Electrical Technician - Shutdown to join our Electrical Maintenance department at Cadia. This person will ensure safe and on time shutdown maintenance activities within Cadia. Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, you will work within our Major hazard, Critical Control framework to ensure the assets within the Cadia Mine and ancillary infrastructure are maintained to allow the mine to achieve desired production targets.
Key responsibilities for this role include (but are not limited to):
Demonstrate, support and encourage alignment with the Newmont values and practices.
Ensure all Electrical Shutdown maintenance activities including tasks for minor and major maintenance are executed safely, in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
Seek continuous improvement opportunities and perform analysis of maintenance plans and optimisation strategies.
Liaise with Long Term planner & engineering to make sure strategies are in place for all electrical equipment as per the Electrical Maintenance Strategy Guideline and are setup in SAP.
Assist with the planning and management of offsite rebuilds / repairs of electrical equipment.
Assist on the process of raising emergent work or cancelling work from shutdowns.
The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications, skills and experience:
- NSW Electrical Supervisor Certificate
- Medium level computer skills
- Experience using SAP (CMMS)
- Excellent communication skills
- High Voltage Switching Qualifications (desirable)
Please note: This is a permanent role based in Orange, NSW on a 5D/2X roster or 9DFN.
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!
