29 Aug
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OCTA Energy
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Kwinana Beach
29 Aug
OCTA Energy
Kwinana Beach
? Kwinana & Mt Magnet, Western Australia
? Permanent full-time | 7 days Mt Magnet / 7 days Kwinana / 7 days off
? Specialised LNG heavy transport fleet A different kind of heavy diesel role
EVOL LNG is seeking three experienced Heavy Diesel Mechanics to join our Downstream LNG maintenance team, supporting a specialised fleet of LNG road tankers and associated heavy transport equipment operating throughout Western Australia.
This is a hands-on mechanical role working across our Kwinana and Mt Magnet Maintenance Facilities, with occasional travel to customer sites and other operational locations when breakdown support is required.
The role operates on a 21-day rotating roster comprising 7 days in Mt Magnet, 7 days in Kwinana and 7 days off.
Indicative flat hourly rates are approximately:
- $70 per hour while working in Kwinana
- $80 per hour while working in Mt Magnet
?️ What you’ll be doing
- Perform scheduled servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance on prime movers, LNG road tankers, dollies, skeletal trailers and associated fleet equipment.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, braking, suspension, steering, driveline, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical faults.
- Undertake unscheduled repairs and breakdown maintenance.
- Inspect fleet assets and identify defects and emerging maintenance requirements.
- Prepare vehicles and trailers for statutory inspections, registration and compliance requirements.
- Complete repairs in accordance with manufacturer specifications and heavy-vehicle standards.
- Conduct post-maintenance testing and confirm equipment is secure and fit for service.
- Respond to urgent fleet breakdowns at depots, roadside locations and customer sites when required.
- Work with logistics,
operations and technical teams to minimise fleet downtime and LNG supply disruption.
- Record maintenance activities, labour, parts usage and defects accurately in MEX.
- Identify recurring faults and opportunities to improve fleet reliability and maintainability.
- Maintain tools, workshop equipment and work areas in a safe and serviceable condition.
? About you You will be an experienced heavy vehicle mechanic with strong diagnostic ability and a practical approach to keeping equipment safely in service.
You will be comfortable working independently, troubleshooting breakdowns and moving between workshop and remote operational environments.
You will ideally bring
- An Australian-recognised trade qualification as a Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic or equivalent.
- Demonstrated experience maintaining heavy road transport vehicles and trailers.
- Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic capability.
- Experience with braking, suspension, steering, driveline, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- A sound understanding of preventative maintenance and heavy-vehicle inspection requirements.
- The ability to interpret service manuals, fault codes and manufacturer technical information.
- A strong commitment to safety, quality and equipment reliability.
- The ability to prioritise urgent repairs and make sound decisions during breakdown situations.
- Good communication and maintenance handover skills.
✅ Essential requirements
- Australian-recognised heavy diesel or heavy commercial vehicle trade qualification.
- Current unrestricted Class C driver’s licence.
- Ability to satisfy applicable pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol and site-access requirements.
- Ability and willingness to work the designated 7 / 7 / 7 rotating roster.
- Willingness to undertake travel to remote operational locations when required.
⭐ Highly regarded
- Heavy Rigid or Heavy Combination driver’s licence.
- High Risk Work Licence – Forklift Truck.
- Air-conditioning handling licence.
- Experience maintaining road tankers, dangerous-goods vehicles or pressure equipment.
- Automotive electrical, welding or fabrication capability.
- Experience in LNG, gas, mining, transport or remote operations.
- Experience using MEX or another CMMS.
? Why join EVOL LNG?
- Work on a specialised and growing LNG heavy transport fleet.
- Split your roster between Kwinana and Mt Magnet, followed by a full 7 days off.
- Attractive flat hourly rates reflecting the different operating locations.
- Gain exposure to LNG road tankers, dangerous-goods transport and remote operations.
- Work alongside experienced maintenance, technical, logistics and operations teams.
- Join a business supporting critical energy supply to remote power stations and industrial customers throughout Western Australia.
- Play a direct role in keeping our fleet safe, reliable and available.
? Apply now Please submit your résumé and a brief cover letter outlining your heavy diesel, heavy transport or fleet-maintenance experience.
📌 Heavy Diesel Mechanic (Kwinana Beach)
🏢 OCTA Energy
📍 Kwinana Beach