Background

We currently have expatriate opportunity for a trade qualified Diesel Fitter to provide technical support and mentoring the national workforce in the maintenance and repair of mobile equipment at Hidden Valley Mine in Papua New Guinea.

Harmony is the largest gold producer by volume in South Africa and is a significant operator of gold tailings retreatment facilities. In Papua New Guinea, Harmony owns and operates the Hidden Valley mine and owns 50% of the Tier 1 Wafi-Golpu copper-gold project. In Australia, Harmony owns the high-grade CSA copper mine in Cobar, NSW and is constructing the Eva Copper Mine in Cloncurry, QLD with first production targeted for the second half of the 2028 calendar year. These assets are supported by the Harmony Australasia regional corporate office located in Milton, Brisbane.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, you will provide technical support and mentoring for the National workforce for preventative maintenance and repair of all diggers, whilst ensuring health, safety and environment standards are maintained. Ensure maintenance strategy implementation and monitoring to achieve maintenance and productivity targets. Ensure adherence to statutory requirements as minimum standard.

This role will be offered as an expatriate FIFO opportunity from/to Australia working on a 16/12-day roster.

As a Technical Specialist - Diggers, your responsibilities include:

• Safety & Environmental management of risks and hazards in your workplace to ensure no incidents and to achieve 100% compliance of all Safety & Environmental requirements
• Show commitment to build relationships for open communication with operations management to maximize production achievements
• Work with the maintenance team to ensure Safety KPI targets are achieved
• Provide guidance direction and coaching to the maintenance personnel and provide opportunities for continuous improvement
• Provide accurate analysis of maintenance and operating performance of the fleet leading to timely decision making to maintain performance at or above agreed levels
• Participate as a key member of the Maintenance Management Team to assist in the development of initiatives, strategies, standards and policies
• Assist in the ongoing development and compliance of the department, particularly in his/her area of influence, as well as company objectives and strategic plans
• Ensure environmental controls are given consideration to perform tasks related to inspection, planned/unplanned maintenance events
• Confirm return flights to site are true and accurate prior to departing for Field Break to ensure sufficient manning

Qualifications & Experience

To succeed in this role, you will be a trade qualified heavy diesel fitter and have 7+ years’ experience on large scale open pit mine. Experience working in developing countries and experience working on Komatsu heavy mobile mining equipment will be highly regarded. A strong focus on behavioural based safety is essential, as well as advanced planning, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Communication and cultural awareness is key, strong interpersonal and relationship building skills are a must as well as an appreciation for operating within a developing country.

Benefits

The opportunity to work for an international mining company with a diverse workforce.

Work for a company who values their employees and recognises their contribution.

Excellent safety record.

Corporate / discounted rates with Medibank and Qantas Club.

Access to Harmony’s benefits discounts scheme.

Additional Notes

The successful applicant must be able to meet the requirements for a PNG Work Permit application (organised by Harmony) and a Federal Police Clearance. If you have a current passport or can obtain one as soon as possible, and are confident you have the skills, knowledge, and experience to fulfil this role, then please apply now. Please include a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience align with this role.

To learn more about Harmony, please visit our website www.harmony.co.za

Please note: All candidates must have the right to live and work in Australia as this will be the travel base for this role. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a comprehensive pre-employment medical screen, including drug and alcohol testing.

• Safety & Environmental management of risks and hazards in your workplace to ensure no incidents and to achieve 100% compliance of all Safety & Environmental requirements
• Show commitment to build relationships for open communication with operations management to maximize production achievements
• Work with the maintenance team to ensure Safety KPI targets are achieved
• Provide guidance direction and coaching to the maintenance personnel and provide opportunities for continuous improvement
• Provide accurate analysis of maintenance and operating performance of the fleet leading to timely decision making to maintain performance at or above agreed levels
• Participate as a key member of the Maintenance Management Team to assist in the development of initiatives, strategies, standards and policies
• Assist in the ongoing development and compliance of the department, particularly in his/her area of influence, as well as company objectives and strategic plans
• Ensure environmental controls are given consideration to perform tasks related to inspection, planned/unplanned maintenance events
• Confirm return flights to site are true and accurate prior to departing for Field Break to ensure sufficient manning

• Advanced planning skills
• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Communication skills
• Cultural awareness
• Interpersonal skills
• Relationship building skills

• Trade qualified heavy diesel fitter
• 7+ years’ experience on large scale open pit mine
• Experience working in developing countries (highly regarded)
• Experience working on Komatsu heavy mobile mining equipment (highly regarded)
• Strong focus on behavioural based safety
• Ability to meet PNG Work Permit application requirements
• Ability to obtain a Federal Police Clearance
• Current passport or ability to obtain one
• Right to live and work in Australia