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Diesel Fitter

South32 Group Operations Pty - Mckinlay, QLD

Mining, Oil & Gas

Source: uWorkin There are several permanent positions on a 7:7 day/night roster, FIFO from Townsville, Brisbane, Cairns or DIDO from Mount Isa, Cloncurry and McKinlay shires.

As the Diesel Fitter, you will maintain heavy vehicle (HV) mobile plant equipment to the defined standards and procedures to ensure equipment availability targets are achieved. You will ensure adequate scoping of corrective work to facilitate the work management process.

Other Key Responsibilities Include, But Aren't Limited To

- Scheduled and breakdown maintenance, inspections, diagnosis and repair to all areas of mobile plant, including mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.
- Conduct maintenance activities in an underground environment to a fleet of Sandvik and Epiroc drill rigs, CAT underground trucks and loaders and ancillary mobile equipment.
- Ensure adequate scoping of corrective work to facilitate the work management process.
- Use of computerised maintenance systems (SAP).

About The Employer At South32, we're meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world. As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there's no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we're making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we'll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy., Our Cannington operation is one of the world's largest producers of silver and lead. Located in northwest Queensland,



Cannington boasts an underground mine and processing facility situated approximately 800 kilometres west of Townsville and a concentrate handling facility at the Port of Townsville.

Cannington mine provides on-site accommodation including meal services, as well as sporting and gym facilities., South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

About The Candidate You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

- Experience working as a Diesel Fitter on underground drilling equipment (Sandvik DD421, Epiroc Simba LC6 and MC6) in a mining setting.
- Previous experience working on underground load and haul mobile fleet including CAT R1700,R2900, R3000 LHD and AD63, AD60/AD45 trucks
- Hydraulic fault finding experience
- Ability to thrive in a team environment and work with safety at the forefront at all times.

Qualifications For This Position Are

- Trade qualified Heavy Duty Diesel Fitter / Mechanic (Australian recognised).
- Class C or higher Drivers Licence
- HRWL Dogging, Rigging and Forklift (desirable)
- Current First Aid / CPR or willing to obtain.

Opportunity Type South32 Group Operations Pty Mckinlay, QLD

Mining, Oil & Gas

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