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The Opportunity

Are you a skilled Diesel Fitter with a passion for maintaining heavy mining equipment? Thiess is seeking experienced and motivated Diesel Fitters to join our high-performing team at Curragh North Coal Project near Blackwater, Queensland.

As a key member of the Curragh North team, you'll be responsible for safely maintaining and repairing our mobile mining fleet to maximise equipment reliability, availability and performance.

Roster: Even Time (12.25-hour Days & Nights) | Location: Curragh North Coal Project, QLD | Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

As the Diesel fitter, you will

- Perform servicing, repairs and maintenance on large-scale mobile mining equipment in accordance with Thiess maintenance systems and procedures.
- Complete general maintenance, breakdown repairs, component change-outs and servicing to a high standard.
- Source and apply technical information from OEM manuals, technical bulletins and computer-based maintenance systems.
- Conduct inspections to maximise equipment utilisation and reliability.
- Maintain high housekeeping and safety standards at all times.

About you

- Trade Certificate in Diesel Fitting or relevant equivalent qualification.
- Post-trade experience within the mining or heavy earthmoving industry.
- Demonstrated experience completing maintenance, breakdown repairs, component change-outs and servicing on heavy mining equipment.
- Experience working on Liebherr and CAT mobile equipment.
- Strong commitment to safety, teamwork and quality workmanship.

What's on offer

At Thiess, our people are the heart of everything we do.



We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, safely, confidently and with opportunities to grow.

- Competitive salary package.
- Permanent full-time employment with even-time lifestyle rosters.
- BIBO available from Rockhampton, Yeppoon and Mackay.
- Full camp facilities provided.
- Ongoing training & development opportunities.
- Salary sacrifice options including flights and novated leasing.
- A strong safety-first culture across all operations, built on care, respect and accountability.
- Range of corporate discounts including health insurance and travel, plus access to exclusive savings at 750+ everyday retailers across Australia.
- BIBO available from Yeppoon, Rockhampton and Mackay

Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check, and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your recruiter will support you through the process.

The Solid & Sustainable Resource Communities Act 2017 principles apply to this position.

About us

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia, and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining. The pioneering spirit of our founders, the legendary Thiess brothers, is our legacy and has inspired our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change for more than 90 years.

Learn more about Our Vision, Purpose & Values.

At Thiess, we're creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing and continuous learning, supporting our people to contribute to Thiess' success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision: everyone matters always. We're focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included, and empowered.

Learn more about working at Thiess.

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