Working on a fleet of surface and/or underground drill rigs, you will be responsible for carrying out preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs, and diagnostics to ensure maximum equipment availability while maintaining a solid commitment to safety.
Key Responsibilities
Perform scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance on drill rigs.
Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical faults.
Complete breakdown repairs in workshop and field environments.
Conduct component change-outs including engines, pumps, compressors, hydraulics and transmissions.
Carry out inspections and identify defects before equipment failures occur.
Complete maintenance reports and work orders accurately.
Work closely with operations to minimise equipment downtime.
Adhere to all site safety procedures and company standards.
Equipment Experience Experience working on one or more of the following is highly regarded:
Sandvik drill rigs (DP, Pantera, Leopard, Ranger)
Epiroc / Atlas Copco drill rigs
Caterpillar MD series drills
Schramm drill rigs
UDR, Cubex or other exploration drill rigs
Pit Viper and D65 drill rigs
Requirements
Australian recognised Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic / HD Fitter trade qualification.
Previous experience maintaining mining drill rigs.
Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
Current Australian Driver's Licence.
Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and Drug & Alcohol screen.
National Police Clearance (or willingness to obtain).
Robust commitment to safety and working within a team setting.
What's on Offer
Competitive hourly rates.
FIFO from Perth.
Multiple roster options.
Ongoing work with long-term opportunities.
Modern fleet and well-equipped workshops.
Opportunity to work with leading mining contractors and principal miners.
Supportive team with excellent career progression opportunities.