Specialist Heavy Machinery Technicians - PNG
With opportunities across the Truck Shop, Dozer Shop and Underground, this is an opportunity for experienced CAT and Sandvik Underground tradespeople who thrive in a challenging mining environment and take pride in setting the standard for those around them.
Truck Shop
– Heavy mobile mining equipment and CAT haulage fleet
Dozer Shop
– CAT dozers and associated auxiliary heavy earthmoving equipment
Underground
– Underground CAT & Sandvik mining equipment and mobile fleet
We want experienced CAT Heavy Diesel Technicians and Sandvik Underground Diesel Technicians who bring strong technical knowledge, sound mechanical aptitude and a genuine commitment to safety and reliability.
You will be expected to:
Hold a recognised trade qualification as a Diesel Fitter / Heavy Diesel Mechanic
Have extensive Caterpillar (CAT) or Sandvik Underground experience – Min 6 years post trade
Diagnose and repair complex mechanical and hydraulic faults
Work confidently in a challenging and demanding mining environment
Lead by example in safety, work quality and professionalism
Coach, mentor and develop the national workforce, sharing your knowledge and experience
Work effectively as part of a multicultural, high-performing maintenance team
Maintain a solid focus on equipment reliability, availability and preventative maintenance
Be adaptable and willing to work across a range of equipment and operating conditions
Australian or New Zealand citizen, or Australian permanent resident, with a passport valid for a minimum of 2 years




Be able to obtain a satisfactory Police Clearance
This is a genuine opportunity to work within an international mining environment, contribute your experience and help develop the next generation of Papua New Guinean tradespeople.
About Us
Established in **** as CQ Field Mining Services, FMS Group has grown from a regional provider into a diversified, multi-division organisation delivering integrated solutions across Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Our growth reflects a strong focus on capability, innovation, and meeting evolving client needs, with key expansions including PNG *****), WA *****), and the formation of Field Mining Services Group in ****.
Since then, we have strengthened our service offering through specialised divisions spanning Safety Lift Solutions, engineering, electrical, onsite machining, and parts and equipment, alongside infrastructure maintenance projects and the acquisition of Schlam CRU in ****.
Rebranded as FMS Group in ****, we are now a fully integrated, one-stop solution for mobile and fixed plant maintenance, shutdowns, infrastructure projects, and capital equipment sales across mining, construction, oil and gas, marine, and renewables.
FMS Groupis an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.
All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.
We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches.
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📌 Specialist Heavy Machinery Technicians - Png (Brisbane)
🏢 Field Mining Services
📍 Brisbane