Underground Diesel Fitters – Dugald River Project

FIFO + 14/14 Roster + Long-Term Stability

Take charge of underground mobile equipment maintenance with a global mining leader, ensuring safety, reliability, and peak fleet performance.

Job Description

We’re currently chasing experienced Underground Diesel Fitters to join our team at the Dugald River Project. If you’re over the same old sites and want solid pay, a clean setup, and a roster that lets you live your life — this is worth a look.

Responsibilities

What you’ll be doing

In This Role, You’ll

- Work across a range of underground mobile and fixed plant — from scheduled servicing through to breakdowns and repairs
- Tackle fault finding and diagnostics, getting gear back up and running efficiently
- Carry out component change-outs and maintenance in a well-organised workshop environment
- Play a key role in keeping equipment secure, compliant, and production-ready

Qualifications

What we’re looking for

We’re after fitters who take pride in their work and can hit the ground running in an underground environment.

You’ll Bring

- Trade qualification in Diesel Fitting / HD Mechanical (or similar)
- Experience working on underground mining equipment (heavy mobile plant preferred)
- Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
- Manual driver’s licence
- Current First Aid & CPR
- A reliable, team-first attitude aligned with our mindset: Consider it done — safely

Why Join Redpath?

- Competitive hourly rates + super paid on all hours
- Even time roster for true work life balance
- Ongoing training & OEM accredited trade courses
- Clear career progression pathways
- PPE provided
- Salary Sacrifice options for Superannuation and Novated car leasing
- Discounted health insurance with BUPA
- Prescription safety glasses reimbursement (up to $200)
- Employee Assistance Program - 4 free sessions annually for you and your family




- Redzone Reward Program - discounts and cashback at hundreds of retailers
- Service Milestone Bonuses: $3k at 5 years, $10k at 10 years, $15k at 15 years, $20k at 20 years.

About Us

In 1962, Jim Redpath’s vision for the company was much the same as it is today; offering a high level of service to the mining industry, which exceeds current standards and provides challenge for its employees. With a foundation built on global experience, adaptability and exceptional workmanship, Redpath leads the industry with cutting edge innovations in safety and mining practices. Services including underground construction, shaft sinking, raiseboring, mine contracting, raise mining, mine development, engineering and technical services and a variety of specialty services are offered around the world, with the expertise and qualifications in place to support any scope of work. Global experience has given Redpath expansive regulatory knowledge, regional expertise, and cultural sensitivity. Redpath has built a solid reputation for conquering tough challenges and adapting to a variety of environments. Redpath’s employees are the heart of the company’s success, and it remains through them that the company will continue to expand and flourish. Redpath is committed to an environment that is barrier-free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Redpath Group is a leading mining contractor with projects across Australia and globally. We specialise in shaft sinking, mine development, contract mining, raiseboring, underground construction, engineering & technical services, and speciality services in the Metalliferous and Coal mining sectors.

Redpath is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and an inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates wanting to join a friendly, collaborative team in a fast paced business environment.

📌 Dugald - UG Diesel Fitters (Australia)
🏢 Redpath Mining
📍 Australia