MEM Senior Load & Haul Specialist
Full Time

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About us

Evolving from humble beginnings into a premier global gold company, join a team that operates and transforms mines in safe, environmentally and socially responsible way. Our Evolution values of safety, accountability, excellence and respect attract and retain like-minded people who form a genuine camaraderie and care for each other, who share the same work ethics, driving to achieve common goals. 

We reward and empower our people to act like owners, providing opportunities to support engagement, challenge thinking and influence strong and effective business outcomes. Whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Sydney, Brisbane or Vancouver office, your career is headed for an uplift.

At Northparkes

We combine technology with a commitment to diversity, inclusion and community. With a long mine life, Northparkes offers exciting opportunities to grow your career. A Northparkes, careers are built on teamwork and support, because the best part of working here is the people. At Northparkes, you don’t have to choose between a great career and a great lifestyle – you can have both. With flexible work options, opportunities to grow and a team that genuinely cares, this is where your future starts. 

Your Benefits

At Evolution, we support, develop and reward everyone who chooses to be a part of our bright future. Your benefits include relocation support assistance, salary packaging (i.e. novated car leasing, remote area housing), life insurance and income protection, quarterly performance bonuses, employee share scheme, short and long term incentives, referral bonuses, recognition program, study assistance, gym visits, BP fuel card and health insurance.

This is a residential role based in the Parkes region, working a consistent 7:7 roster with 12-hour shifts—giving you the balance to enjoy life outside of work while contributing to a high-performing underground maintenance team. As part of Evolution Mining, you’ll be working hands-on with heavy mobile equipment in a well-supported environment that values safety, quality, and teamwork. And if you’re considering a move, Evolution offers paid relocation assistance to help you settle into the Parkes community with ease if you currently do not live within the community.

About the role

The MEM Senior Loader Specialist plays a key technical role within the Mobile Equipment Maintenance (MEM) team, supporting underground mining operations by ensuring the loader fleet is maintained to the highest standards. This position is central to optimizing equipment performance, safety, and reliability.

Key responsibilities include:

• Act as the technical expert for loader equipment across both production and development applications.
• Manage warranty claims and liaise with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). 
• Track product issues and coordinate with OEMs for resolution. 
• Oversee service and check sheets, driving improvements in preventative maintenance. 
• Maintain equipment health databases (e.g., Optimine, MVRS) and resolve connectivity issues. 
• Coordinate safety bulletin execution and fleet downtime reviews. 
• Audit defects and lead failure analysis with corrective actions. 
• Support continuous improvement initiatives with operators, maintainers, and OEMs.

About you

• You’re based in Parkes or ready to make the move to join a thriving mining community.
• Minimum 5 years of underground mobile maintenance experience post-trade (Plant Mechanic, Diesel Fitter, or Heavy Vehicle Mechanic)
• Experience with SAP Work Management. Experience with Optimine and Minestar systems are desirable
• You’re organised, communicative, and committed to delivering high-quality work every time.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills
• You hold a current Australian “C” Class Driver’s Licence.

As we continue to evolve and grow, so too will you. At Evolution, we provide support, development and reward opportunities to ensure you have a bright future. Our high performing culture cultivates unity, inclusion and diversity. Our top-performing and diverse thinking teams ensure the business embarks on new and exciting challenges, together with confidence and resilience. Our people push themselves to find innovative and smarter ways of working. Transforming mines and uplifting careers. As our name suggests, change and evolution are in our DNA, so if you like to turn challenges into opportunities – create your career highlight at Evolution today. 

To find out more about us and Northparkes, click here https://joinus.evolutionmining.com/  

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