Graduate Maintenance Specialist - Elko/Carlin, NV

Chrysos • Carlin, NV

11d • Onsite

About The Position

In the role as Maintenance Specialist, you will be providing hands-on technical support service to ensure the smooth running of Chrysos PhotonAssay™ equipment. This permanent full-time role is based in Elko / Carlin Nevada US, working on a rotating roster. The role is suited to an early-career engineering or technical graduate with approximately 1-2 years of relevant experience who is ready to build capability in fault finding preventative maintenance, customer support and safe site operations.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in engineering (electrical, electronic, mechanical or mechatronic) or a closely related technical discipline.
• Approximately 1-2 years of relevant engineering, maintenance, field service, manufacturing or technical experience.
• Relevant internships, graduate placements or substantial practical project experience may also be considered.
• Foundational understanding of electro-mechanical equipment and an interest in developing practical fault-finding and maintenance capability.
• Strong safety mindset and willingness to learn and follow site safety requirements and procedures.
• Strong customer service orientation, problem-solving ability and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively, seek guidance when required and take increasing ownership as capability develops.
• Able and willing to travel and work within the US and Canada.
• Demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid rights to work in the US.
• Current Driver’s Licence and Passport.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to mining, mine-site operations or mineral processing environments.
• Internship, graduate or early-career experience in field service, maintenance, manufacturing or product development.
• Practical exposure to one or more of the following: electrical wiring and safety, power distribution, mechanical maintenance and repairs, basic electronics, metalworking, engineering drawing or design.
• Experience using hand tools, test equipment or diagnostic tools in a practical engineering environment.
• Familiarity with office productivity software, including MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Support scheduled maintenance and servicing of PhotonAssay™ installations in Alaska under the guidance of experienced team members.
• Assist with responding to equipment breakdowns and technical issues to minimise downtime and maximise availability.
• Develop capability in troubleshooting and performance checks using phone, email and remote computer access, escalating complex issues appropriately.
• Work with support staff at Chrysos headquarters and technology partners to diagnose and resolve technical issues.
• Assist with customer training on the safe operation and routine maintenance of equipment.
• Support spares inventory management for installation sites.
• Complete maintenance, fault and spares documentation accurately and provide customer updates as required.
• Contribute to the continual improvement of maintenance and service processes for PhotonAssay™ systems.
• Assist with the installation and commissioning of new PhotonAssay™ installations.
• Prepare fault records for statistics, reporting and follow-up actions.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis of faults to improve reliability and safety, with support from experienced team members.
• Build technical knowledge across electrical, electronic, mechanical and mechatronic systems through structured on-the-job learning.
• Consistently supporting the development of a strong WHS culture.

Benefits

• Flexibility and wellbeing initiatives to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunities to work with groundbreaking equipment that's transforming the mining industry and reducing its environmental impact.
• Collaboration with industry experts and the chance to grow and develop professionally.
• Exciting career prospects and room for advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level