About Us
Newmont is a world-leading gold and metals producer that's committed to shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and responsible mining industry. Our global, diverse workforce values every individual and empowers them to grow.
About Cadia
Our Cadia Valley Operation in New South Wales is situated 25 kilometers from Orange and 250 kilometers west of Sydney. It produces gold doré bars from a gravity circuit and gold-rich copper concentrates from a flotation circuit. The operation includes the Cadia East Mine, known 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 of our Indigenous employees. As a residential mine, Cadia values community deeply, offering 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.
Job Description
We're looking for someone passionate about technology and fascinated by the world of mining and minerals. If you have a desire to contribute to the advancement of technology within the mining industry, we invite you to apply for the UG Mine Technology Technician role at Cadia.
Your Key Responsibilities:
* You'll optimize our mining processes by implementing and maintaining advanced technology systems, enhancing safety, productivity, and cost-effectiveness while reducing human intervention and environmental impact.
* You'll work closely with operational teams, utilizing cutting-edge technologies to monitor, troubleshoot, and improve systems within our underground and surface mining facilities.
* You'll be responsible for contributing to solutions that remove personnel from hazards or reduce exposure through new or unique technologies and improved automation capability.
* You'll support and maintain in-cabin mining technology, such as fleet management systems, fatigue monitoring, proximity detection, and tele-remote, ensuring minimal downtime and consistently high productivity.
* You'll maintain communication infrastructure, including Private LTE, Leaky Feeder, two-way digital radio, and Wi-Fi, ensuring robust and reliable communication channels.
* You'll promote a safe work environment, assisting in developing and nurturing the culture within the team.
Your Requirements:
* A trade qualification in electrical or auto-electrical
* Training and experience in WLAN/LAN networking installation and fault-finding, including Fibre Optics (desirable)
* Mine data telemetry systems
* Underground and Surface mining technology applications
* Safety management
* Functional Safety (desirable)
* IP Networks & Wi-Fi
This is a permanent full-time residential role at our Cadia mine site, on a 7D/7X/7N/7X roster.