Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd
- Join our iconic St Ives Gold Mine on an 8:6/7:7
- Local opportunity for Kambalda or Kalgoorlie residents only
- Bring your mineral processing knowledge
Our Opportunity:
Gold Fields Australia is currently seeking a Fixed Plant Process Operator to join their Processing department at our iconic St Ives Gold Mine.
As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for operating the processing plant and associated equipment in a safe, productive and efficient manner, to maximise plant performance without effecting the environment or health and safety of personnel.
This role is being offered on an 8:6/7:7 roster. You will be residential in Kambalda or Kalgoorlie. We provide transportation between Kalgoorlie and site is provided.
Why Gold Fields?
- 6% Site Allowance
- Private Health Insurance Allowance
- Quarterly bonus up to 10% annually
- Minimum 5 weeks annual leave
- Paid parental leave
- 10K Employee referral bonus program
What you will be doing:
- Operation of all processing plant equipment relating to Crushing, Grinding, Gravity, Leach, Adsorption, Elution, and Tails Storage Facility.
- Operate the process control systems.
- Identify and diagnose items that require preventative maintenance or repair.
- Maximise plant and equipment efficiency during production.
- Recommend and implement improvements to plant output and efficiency.
- Safely operate IT loader, bobcat, forklift, and power tools.
- Develop and maintain and adhere to procedures to ensure timely, consistent, and efficient execution of mining plans.
About you:
- Previous operating experience in a mineral processing environment
- Sound knowledge of process technologies and equipment including Citect control system
- Computing skills in word processing, spread sheets and databases
- Possess a valid driver’s licence
To express your interest in this opportunity you can apply directly to: https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia.
We look forward to receiving your application. Please be patient with us as shortlisting will begin in early-mid January 2026. Have a wonderful break with family in the meantime!
Gold Fields is committed to achieving an inclusive workforce. We recognise that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance and success. We strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.