Fitter, Heavy Diesel

Job ID
930312
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Location
Australia - Singleton, NSW
Categories
Mining Maintenance, Trade - Heavy Diesel Fitter

Applications close

21 Aug 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Make Your Mark

Every day, all around the world, Thiess supports and celebrates our people. We recognise talent and reward transparency. We champion diversity and embrace change.  
Join us. Hone your skills and develop new ones. take on big challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration, and empowerment.  
Thiess is the place to make things happen.  
 

About The Role 

Thiess invites applicants to apply for the position of Roving Field Service Plant Mechanic, based at our Mt Thorley facility. As part of the roving field service team, you will support Thiess and client operations from the comfort of your modern, company-provided take-home vehicle, on a dayshift only, weekday roster. 

We have several different roster options available to suit your lifestyle. 

As part of the roving field service team, some of your duties will include: 

Advanced breakdown and failure diagnostics on equipment 

Machine overhauls and planned component changes 

Mobilisation of fleets into and between our projects 

Routine servicing, repair, and maintenance of mobile mining equipment on multiple Thiess and client sites 

Conducting reliability inspections to ensure maximum equipment reliability is maintained. 

For the right person, this role will also provide growth opportunities, including but not limited to the below. 

Work scope management 

Client engagement  

Supplier management 

 
About You

This position will suit someone who has experience maintaining the following machinery: 

Caterpillar Haul Trucks 

Caterpillar Loader 

Caterpillar tracked and ancillary equipment. 

Komatsu tracked equipment. 

Experience maintaining Liebherr Excavators (not essential but highly regarded) 

Position requirements 

Trade Certificate as a Plant Mechanic or equivalent 

Valid Australian Drivers licence 

Valid Australian Citizenship or visa 

Post-trade experience in maintenance, diagnosis, component changeouts, and servicing of heavy earth moving equipment. 

Self-motivated with a strong work ethic 

Any of the following will be highly regarded: 

Experience maintaining Liebherr Excavators 

Working a heights 

MDG25 

High Risk Work Licence - WP, DG, LF etc 

 
What Thiess Can Do For You

Permanent full-time positions with various rosters available 

4-day week, 9-day fortnight, Monday to Friday  

+ Overtime available 

Company provided, take home vehicle. 

Thiess’ commitment to training & development. 

Salary sacrifice options – Flights & novated leasing   

Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products. 

 

At Thiess, we partner with our clients to deliver excellence in open cut and underground mining in Australia, Asia and the Americas. For more than 85 years, we have operated in diverse commodities, geologies, environments and cultures. Our team uses global insight to optimise solutions and create value for each project, positioning them for optimal efficiency, productivity and cost performance, backed by how we meet our commitments. Thiess is committed to being at the forefront of sustainable mining, leveraging the power of our people and technology to support clients in their journey to more sustainable enterprises.
We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We’re focused on creating an inclusive environment to allow our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered.
Visit our website to learn more – http://www.thiess.com
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How to apply

Applications close

21 Aug 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time