Job Description

Perilya is one of Australia's longest-running mining operations with a proud history in Broken Hill, producing high-quality zinc, lead and silver for global markets. With a strong culture of safety, performance, and community, we're committed to developing our people and investing in the future of our operation.

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Perilya is seeking an experienced and motivated Drill Fitter to join our Underground Maintenance team at our Broken Hill Operations. This is an excellent opportunity to work a permanent day shift roster while supporting a critical underground mobile fleet.

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Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining the reliability and performance of our underground drilling equipment, with a primary focus on jumbos and cable bolters.

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About the Role

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As a Drill Fitter, you will be responsible for carrying out daily inspections, servicing, preventative maintenance and repairs to underground drill rigs, ensuring equipment is safe, reliable and available to support production.

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Key responsibilities include:

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Conduct daily inspections of underground development jumbos and cable bolters.

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Perform scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance activities.

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Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults.

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Complete breakdown repairs in a safe and efficient manner.

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Identify and report defects, wear and potential reliability issues.

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Maintain accurate maintenance records and service documentation.

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Work closely with operators and the maintenance team to maximise equipment availability.

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Adhere to all site safety standards, procedures and statutory requirements.

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About You

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To be successful in this role, you will possess:

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Trade qualification as a Diesel Mechanic, Mobile Plant Mechanic or Heavy Vehicle Mechanic.

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Experience maintaining underground mining equipment.

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Strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities.

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Experience working on underground drill rigs, jumbos or cable bolters is highly desirable.

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Sound knowledge of hydraulic systems and heavy mobile equipment.

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Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

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Why Join Perilya?

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Permanent residential role based in Broken Hill.

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Day shift only position.

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Work with a well-established underground mining operation.

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Supportive team environment with a strong safety culture.

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Chance to build a long-term career with a respected mining company.

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If you're a safety-focused tradesperson looking to apply your underground maintenance experience in a day shift role, we'd like to hear from you.

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At Perilya Limited, we value diversity and inclusion, strongly encouraging applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and candidates from culturally diverse backgrounds.

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We are committed to building an inclusive workforce where everyone can contribute, grow, and succeed.

📌 Drill Fitter (Broken Hill)
🏢 Perilya
📍 Broken Hill