Leading Hand Heavy Diesel Technician

2 weeks ago

Perth, Western Australia EMECO Full time $96,000 - $120,000 per year

FIFO Leading Hand – Heavy Diesel Technician | 2:2 Roster | Orelia Mine Site



Ready to level up your FIFO career with a company that values your experience and invests in your growth? Emeco is hiring a Leading Hand – Heavy Diesel Technician for a permanent full-time position on our 2:2 FIFO roster from Perth to the Orelia Mine Site (just 80km NE of Leinster).

This is your chance to join a high-performing maintenance team on a site that's growing fast, with a fleet that's expanding in 2025. Whether you have multiple years experience or you have stepped-up before and your ready to take the lead.

Why Choose Emeco? Here's What We Offer:

Competitive Wage + Company Benefits & Discounts

Full time per Hour - $77 + Super on all hours

Hours per shift hours

2:2 FIFO from Perth – 2-hour direct. Flight options from Busselton or interstate will also be considered

On-Site Facilities – Gym, mess, squash courts, basketball & more

Fortnightly Pay – Fast access to your cash

Private Health Discounts – Save on your next dental or check-up

Permanent Full-Time Role – Find long-term stability in your career

Career Progression – We promote from within and invest in our people

In-House Training – Including High Risk and OEM training

$5K Referral Bonus – Bring your mates and get rewarded

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Leading day-to-day maintenance on Emeco's fleet of Caterpillar, Hitachi, and Komatsu machines
  • Supporting rental fleet servicing and breakdowns as needed
  • Maintaining safety and compliance to all HSE policies and site procedures
  • Working closely with site teams and stakeholders to deliver uptime targets and operational goals
  • Driving a strong team culture that values safety, reliability, and performance

What You Bring to the Team:

  • Trade qualified Heavy Diesel Mechanic / Fitter (Australian-recognised)
  • Proven post-trade experience with large-scale mining equipment
  • Leadership or supervisor experience on open cut mine sites
  • HR Driver's Licence (preferred)
  • High-risk work licence (preferred – we also provide training)
  • A strong work ethic, safety-first mindset, and the ability to lead from the front

Fleet You'll Work On Includes:

  • Caterpillar: D10T, 16M, 789C/D, 777D, 992G/K
  • Hitachi: EX1200-7, EX2600-7
  • Liebherr: R9400

    More gear arriving in 2025 – growth is on the horizon

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Posted Date

27 Aug 2025

Location

Perth

WA / Australia

Industry

Resources & Energy

Job Type

Full Time

Salary

Not provided

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