Field Maintenance Diesel Fitter

Overview

Dawson EBA - Competitive remuneration package with monthly bonuses. $10,000 Maintenance Allowance per year. 7 on 7 off 12-hour day/night roster. Closest large Mine to South East QLD – it's a lifestyle

Our Dawson operation is a large open-cut coal mine and is showing no signs of slowing down. Dawson's mining process is completed by varied fleets of which this role focuses on the biggest: Draglines, Electric Rope Shovels, 600t & 260t Hydraulic Excavators fleets and diesel Overburden Drill fleet. It is located at the southern end of the Bowen Basin in Central Queensland, just over a 2hr drive west from Rockhampton or Gladstone, or 4.5hrs drive north of the Darling Downs or South Burnett.

Job Description

We are currently on the hunt for experienced Heavy Diesel Fitters for our Dawson Mine within our Field Maintenance team, in Moura, QLD. Working within the Maintenance team you will enjoy the challenge of maintaining equipment, resolving breakdowns, diagnosing problems, and implementing preventative maintenance in the field. Your extensive experience working with heavy mobile equipment will apply to large hydraulic excavators, drills, draglines, electric rope shovels and various mine site equipment.

Your key responsibilities are:

- Inspect, diagnose, service and repair machines like Draglines, Electric Rope Shovels, 600t & 260t Hydraulic Excavators, Overburden Drills and various ancillary equipment.
- Maintaining a high level of housekeeping in the workshops
- Undertaking training and upskilling as required
- Attending to breakdowns and problem diagnosing
- Scheduled maintenance and installations
- Experience with fault finding
- Work independently where required but within a team environment
- Experience in facilitating and participating in job risk assessments
- Knowledge of SAP is desirable

You will be a great and flexible team player and enjoy contributing to a positive, safety-focused work environment. This is your opportunity to join a team of passionate and supportive industry-leading experts contributing to a positive culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

- Current Australian Recognised Trade Certificate
- Demonstrated experience on Heavy Mobile Equipment
- Current Australian Drivers License (Ideally High Risk License)

Preferred, but not essential qualifications: Additional Equipment Tickets such as Elevated Work Platform, Forklift, Working at heights, ARC License.

Additional information

- Full-time, permanent position available at our Dawson Mine in Moura, QLD
- Attractive roster: 7 on, 7 off (Day & Night shifts)
- Employed under the Dawson Collective Enterprise Agreement 2024
- Market leading pay rates & attractive overtime rates
- Additional $10,000 Maintenance Allowance per year
- Training, upskilling & career progression
- Employee Incentive Program (Monthly Bonus)
- Company funded camp accommodation

What we offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. You'll find opportunities for learning and growth, from technical training to leadership programmes. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards. We're a large, successful multinational company – and we're still growing all the time.

Who we are

We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity, and showing care and respect for people and the planet. We are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies. Our teams work safely and collaboratively, with consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

Background checks
Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

Inclusion and Diversity
We embrace change and promote an inclusive and diverse environment where you can bring your whole self to work, every day. We are adopting new approaches to recruitment, talent development, mentoring, parental leave, and flexible working to support diversity across our business.

How we are committed to your safety
Nothing is more important than ensuring you return home safely after a day's work. We have rigorous safety standards and invest in new technologies to make mining safer.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

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CLOSING DATE
15 October 2025

Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to the closing date and applications may close before this date.

Recruitment Agencies
Anglo American Steelmaking Coal does not accept unsolicited applications from Recruitment Agencies.

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