Leading Hand HD Fitter

Leading Hand HD Fitter

Job ID 931759
Job Type Permanent Full Time
Location Australia - Goldfields WA, Australia - All
Categories Trade - Heavy Diesel Fitter

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With a global business, we offer diverse and rewarding careers. We are committed to Thiess being a company and a culture where great people can excel and where they are developed and supported to reach their highest potential. Join our team today.

About the role

As our next Leading Hand Heavy Diesel Fitter to proudly represent our Maintenance Team, you will live for challenges and thrive on the variety of work available. Like all of us at Thiess, you're a passionate and energetic person, that appreciates responsibility, recognition and reward. 

In this unique position, you'll have the chance to take on a range of maintenance activities at the Mt Holland Mine. If successful, you will be given the chance to showcase your skills in a company that values them, and actively looks to develop its people to be even more successful in their careers. 

Located in the Wheatbelt on a 14/7 FIFO roster, you will thrive on meeting all goals and challenges, and act with fairness and integrity in all that you do.  

In this role, you will:

• Leadership of skilled mobile maintenance team following managers and supervisors directives 
• Perform the servicing, repair and maintenance of equipment as directed in accordance with Thiess servicing, lubrication and maintenance systems documentation 
• Source technical information from the relevant available reference manuals, technical bulletins, and computer based systems 
• Provide technical information to staff and operations personnel 
• Source and requisition parts and / or equipment requirements through the appropriate manuals or publications using the correct ordering procedure 
• Verify the implementation of solutions and/or control further non-conforming machinery until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected

About you

• Cert III in Heavy Diesel Fitting or equivalent  
• At least 5 years mining experience with exposure to leading or supervision of mobile maintenance HD Fitters 
• Possess a positive leadership style, with exceptional time-management skills and the ability to pivot around priorities while providing guidance, assistance, and supervision to the maintenance team.
• Manage performance, planning servicing, repair and preventative maintenance heavy mobile mining equipment.
• Ensure work health and safety policies and procedures are adhered to
• Ensure all required paperwork is completed to a high standard by tradespeople
• Must be proactive in the workplace to ensure quality work is being completed
• High Risk Work Licences Advantageous – WP, LF and Rigging

What Thiess can do for you

• Permanent full-time positions 
• Full camp facilities provided 
• Thiess' commitment to training & development
• Salary sacrifice options – Flights & novated leasing  
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products.
• Referral bonus program

About us

At Thiess, we partner with our clients to deliver excellence in open cut and underground mining in Australia, Asia and the Americas. For more than 85 years, we have operated in diverse commodities, geologies, environments and cultures. Our team uses global insight to optimise solutions and create value for each project, positioning them for optimal efficiency, productivity and cost performance, backed by how we meet our commitments. Thiess is committed to being at the forefront of sustainable mining, leveraging the power of our people and technology to support clients in their journey to more sustainable enterprises.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We're focused on creating an inclusive environment to allow our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered.

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This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.

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