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Hardware / Network Engineer
Senior Engineer Mechanical
Hardware / Network Engineer
#34154
Remote / WFH
Gold Fields
Job Description
Date: 8 Jun 2026
Location: Perth, WA, AU, 6001
Company: Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd
Job Req ID: 70466
Generous STI Bonus & and participation in the LTIP
Central CBD Location with regular site travel
Tertiary degree in Mechanical Engineering
The Opportunity:
The Senior Mechanical Engineer is the central authority for mechanical and structural engineering standards across all Gold Fields Australia assets. In this influential role, you will govern the frameworks that ensure our underground and open-pit equipment operates safely, reliably, and cost-effectively.
While this position has no direct reports, you will act as a critical point of integration—bridging the gap between site-based teams, operational leadership, and technical specialists to embed technical rigour and world-class asset integrity programs across the organisation.
Why You’ll Love Working for Us
Permanent role with a leading gold producer
9 day fortnight, hybrid working
Generous STI Bonus & and participation in the LTIP, monthly private health insurance allowance
5 weeks annual leave, long service leave after 5 years, paid parental leave
$10K employee referral bonus
What You’ll Do
Implement and govern mechanical engineering standards across all assets, ensuring consistent practices that safeguard personnel and equipment while benchmarking against industry best practices.
Support site teams in identifying critical mechanical equipment and developing robust preventive maintenance and spares strategies to optimise lifecycle costs and minimise downtime.
Oversee remediation programs for mechanical and structural assets, identifying risks and providing technical input into sustaining capital programs and long-term business plans.
Act as the regional technical liaison, providing guidance and challenge to site-based teams to ensure standardised engineering practices and foster capability development.
Monitor the effectiveness of engineering standards and asset integrity programs, leading root cause analysis and implementing data-driven improvements to processes and tools.
What You’ll Bring
Tertiary degree in Mechanical Engineering
Extensive experience in mechanical engineering within fixed plant mining
Strong understanding of mechanical systems, asset management, maintenance practices, and structural integrity
Proven experience influencing cross-functional teams and applying engineering rigour across multiple sites
Knowledge of safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
Ability to demonstrate and champion safe work practices across operational teams
About Gold Fields
At Gold Fields, we believe great leadership is grounded in empathy, respect, and growth. Join Gold Fields and be part of a company where people, passion, and purpose come together to create enduring value — beyond mining.
Join an organisation endorsed by WORK180 for our commitment to creating an environment where inclusion and belonging matter, and you can build meaningful, long-term careers in mining, with fabulous mentors to guide you through from day one.
We recognise that everyone’s circumstances are unique. We’re always open to conversations about flexible working arrangements that can help you balance work, family, and life.
How to Apply
To work for a company that aligns with your purpose, apply now at https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 19 June 2026
Location: Perth, WA, AU, 6001
Company: Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd
Job Req ID: 70466
Generous STI Bonus & and participation in the LTIP
Central CBD Location with regular site travel
Tertiary degree in Mechanical Engineering
The Opportunity:
The Senior Mechanical Engineer is the central authority for mechanical and structural engineering standards across all Gold Fields Australia assets. In this influential role, you will govern the frameworks that ensure our underground and open-pit equipment operates safely, reliably, and cost-effectively.
While this position has no direct reports, you will act as a critical point of integration—bridging the gap between site-based teams, operational leadership, and technical specialists to embed technical rigour and world-class asset integrity programs across the organisation.
Why You’ll Love Working for Us
Permanent role with a leading gold producer
9 day fortnight, hybrid working
Generous STI Bonus & and participation in the LTIP, monthly private health insurance allowance
5 weeks annual leave, long service leave after 5 years, paid parental leave
$10K employee referral bonus
What You’ll Do
Implement and govern mechanical engineering standards across all assets, ensuring consistent practices that safeguard personnel and equipment while benchmarking against industry best practices.
Support site teams in identifying critical mechanical equipment and developing robust preventive maintenance and spares strategies to optimise lifecycle costs and minimise downtime.
Oversee remediation programs for mechanical and structural assets, identifying risks and providing technical input into sustaining capital programs and long-term business plans.
Act as the regional technical liaison, providing guidance and challenge to site-based teams to ensure standardised engineering practices and foster capability development.
Monitor the effectiveness of engineering standards and asset integrity programs, leading root cause analysis and implementing data-driven improvements to processes and tools.
What You’ll Bring
Tertiary degree in Mechanical Engineering
Extensive experience in mechanical engineering within fixed plant mining
Strong understanding of mechanical systems, asset management, maintenance practices, and structural integrity
Proven experience influencing cross-functional teams and applying engineering rigour across multiple sites
Knowledge of safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
Ability to demonstrate and champion safe work practices across operational teams
About Gold Fields
At Gold Fields, we believe great leadership is grounded in empathy, respect, and growth. Join Gold Fields and be part of a company where people, passion, and purpose come together to create enduring value — beyond mining.
Join an organisation endorsed by WORK180 for our commitment to creating an environment where inclusion and belonging matter, and you can build meaningful, long-term careers in mining, with fabulous mentors to guide you through from day one.
We recognise that everyone’s circumstances are unique. We’re always open to conversations about flexible working arrangements that can help you balance work, family, and life.
How to Apply
To work for a company that aligns with your purpose, apply now at https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 19 June 2026
