This is a great opportunity to work with an exciting, fast-growing organisation that will take your career to the next level. GenPower Services is experiencing a period of significant growth, and we need more mechanics to join our team.

GenPower Servicesis focused on providing power system solutions for our clients in defence, mining and the oil and gas sectors among others. Offering an array of services, we cover all facets from design, engineering, consulting, procurement, installation and commissioning. We specialise in power systems, including engine work such as rebuilds and upgrades, remote power station services and comprehensive mechanical solutions.

We offer a safe work environment, job security and Industry leading hourly rates.

The successful candidate will need to be available for field service duties including mine site shift coverage (Light Vehicle and Heavy Vehicle), remote community servicing and repairs and marine defence sector work.

This position is an outstanding career opportunity that includes:

- Great work environment
- Permanent full-time role with job security
- Attractive hourly rate
- Work-life balance
- Career progression/development and learning opportunities
- Part of an cutting-edge and forward-thinking company
- Motivated culture and team
- Immediate start
- Work for a company that values its staff

About the role The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out servicing, diagnostics, repairs and overhaul work on diesel engines, generator sets and associated mobile plant. The work will be split between our Winnellie workshop and field service work across the Northern Territory. The role will cover scheduled maintenance, breakdown response, commissioning support and rebuild work which will include mine site, remote community power station, marine and defence sector work.

What you’ll be doing

- Service, diagnose and repair diesel engines, generator sets, pumps and mobile plant




- Carry out scheduled maintenance and inspections to catch faults before they become breakdowns
- Fault-find control systems and engine management systems
- Complete engine and component rebuild and upgrades
- Respond to breakdowns on site and in remote locations
- Support installation and commissioning of new power systems

Location This is a Darwin-based residential role, but the successful candidate will be required to travel. Majority of the work will be field service outside of Darwin that includes day trips, three-day trips and weeklong trips to mine sites, remote communities etc. When there is no field work, the candidate will be in the Winnellie workshop or on local Darwin jobs.

Workshop and local Darwin work hours in town are [e.g. Mon–Fri, 7:00am–3:00pm, 40 hrs/wk paid lunch], with overtime.

Field service hours vary with the job, expect 10-12 hours days, all hours worked are paid.

- Accommodation, meals and travel covered by GenPower or the client when working away

REQUIREMENTS

- Australian recognised trade completion certificate as Diesel / Mobile Plant Mechanic
- Strong field service and mining experience preferred
- Experience working with OEM equipment such as CAT, Komatsu, Hitachi, or Liebherr preferable
- OEM engine experience preferable
- Good communication skills
- Self-motivated, with the ability to work as part of a team
- A strong commitment to safety and quality
- High level of attention to detail
- Positive and proactive attitude
- Be a flexible and professional team member
- High level of self-motivation and commitment
- Current drivers’ licence

All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Clearance and have the ability to pass a full pre-employment medical, including a full physical component along with drug and alcohol testing. To apply for this role, please submit your resume by clicking “apply now”.

Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and all applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.

📌 Heavy Diesel Mechanic (Darwin)
🏢 GenPower Services
📍 Darwin