Vault Minerals is a dynamic and cohesive company born from the recent merger of Red 5 Limited and Silverlake Resources, uniting our shared vision for the future. With our base in Australia, Vault Minerals is now strategically positioned to unlock greater value, expand our operations, and execute our strategy of providing larger, longer-life, and lower-cost gold production. 

Deflector Operation consists of two high-grade, narrow vein Gold/Copper mines, located 160km east of Geraldton. The ore is contained in a series of structurally complex lodes, namely the Deflector and Deflector South West deposits.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Boilermaker will be responsible for carrying out preventative, corrective and breakdown maintenance to mechanical equipment in the processing plant, borefields and site infrastructure, along with onsite fabrication of chutes, structural components and small projects.

This position will be offered on an 8:6 roster FIFO from Perth or DIDO from Geraldton. 

Key responsibilities of this role will include:

• Developing and working within site safety structures.
• Preparation of JHA’s and Take 5’s prior to commencing tasks.
• Participating in scheduled reviews of current SOP’s.
• Regular maintenance on our crushing circuit which includes Jaw crusher, secondary & tertiary cone crushers, as well as screens and conveyors.
• Regular maintenance of the crushing and milling circuit equipment.
• Chute inspection PMs.
• Provide suggestions for problem-solving of high wear areas found in chutes.
• Fabrication of general plant components to a high level of skill.
• Ability to read and understand drawings.
• Understanding of relevant Australian Standards.
• Crane Driving and Rigging operations.
• Conducting regular scheduled PM tasks and completing detailed fault descriptions for corrective maintenance tasks to be developed.

About You:

• Mechanical Trade Qualification (Boilermaker)
• 3+ years post apprenticeship mine site experience would be desirable
• Experience in using Pronto maintenance systems 
• Boilermaking experience in a mineral processing plant, including extensive hands-on experience with fabrication from drawings, MIG, TIG and ARC welding repairs, manufacturing of wear plates, maintenance on jaw and cone crusher circuits and equipment
• A proven commitment to safety
• CN Franna crane ticket would be desirable
• Confined space, Work at heights, EWP, Forklift & Dogging tickets are desirable
• Hold a current C Class driver’s license and Senior First Aid Certificate

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Long term incentive plans 
• Paid Parental Leave

Paywise offers the following employee benefits to Vault Minerals employees;

• Novated Lease Vehicles
• Trade tools 
• FIFO Travel 
• Portable Electronic Devices
• Self-Education
• Airport Lounge Membership 

Our recruitment process:

As part of our recruitment process, we require a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen and a National Police Clearance.

If you would like to join us on our growth journey, please apply now.

Vaults Minerals respectfully requests that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited resumes unless expressly invited to do so.