Drill Fitter/HD Fitter Mechanic - FIFO or Kalgoorlie Local
FIFO from Perth Only
Field service and workshop role
Based out of
our contemporary Kalgoorlie-Boulder workshop
VM Drilling is a privately owned RC drilling company based in Kalgoorlie, serving clients throughout Western Australia. VM Drilling was established in **** as a one rig company and has grown organically to a reputable mid-size company. Today the business is operating 10+ Rigs and possesses extensive experience within the mining industry.
The key requirements of the role are:
Performing routine maintenance and major component change outs in the workshop
Completing breakdown repairs for rigs and vehicles on site where required.
Fault finding and diagnostics on mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and air systems
Major
repairs and servicing of a modern fleet of Atlas Copco/Epiroc - ROC L8
and D65 rigs and late model Hino 500, Hino 300 support equipment
Attending
site emergency breakdowns, including completing repairs in a timely
manner, minimising costs to the client and ensuring productivity targets
are still met
Provide field service support and guidance to operations personnel to reduce downtime in the field
Undertake
necessary risk and pre-task assessments and ensure all documentation
and reporting is completed accurately and in a timely manner
Maintaining and servicing all forms of vehicles and machinery relating to efficient operation of drilling equipment and associated ancillary equipment.




Perform maintenance on the Company's assets in a
safe, planned and effective manner. As a key team member, you will work
collaboratively with the Maintenance Manager, ensuring planning
priorities are achieved.
About you
This position is open to both Kalgoorlie-Boulder residents and Perth-based candidates, with FIFO and various roster options available.
Ideally
you will have been qualified for at least 3 years with previous Field
Service experience, in particular working autonomously in remote areas
servicing drill rigs and support equipment in the field.
We are
also willing to consider experienced plant mechanics that are interested
in learning and want to gain experience in the drilling industry.
Essential Selection Criteria:
Certificate III Mechanical Trade Certificate
Previous experience working in the drilling industry, preferably with hydraulics and air systems - Atlas Copco L8 and/or D65, Schramm 685
Current police clearance (or able to obtain)
Working at Heights (or willing to obtain)
First Aid Certificate (or willing to obtain)Candidate
must be able to pass a pre-employment medical in addition to any
legislatively required or Client based medicals and/or clearance.
Your hard work will be rewarded with:
Competitive hourly rates
Family orientated company
Career progression
On the job training
Employee Assistance Program
Excellent focus on safety
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