HV Fitter

Company description:

HV FITTER

Job description:

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE

At South32, we're meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there's no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we're making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we'll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT GEMCO

Located on the tropical Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory, GEMCO is an open-cut mine that is accountable for over 15% of the world's manganese ore production. Groote Eylandt is home to the Anindilyakwa people, who are the traditional owners of the land and have been working alongside GEMCO since 1963.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• 14% superannuation contributions
• The opportunity to become a shareholder of South32 through our share plans
• Education assistance up to $8000 per year
• Excellent facilities including gym, beachside workout area, swimming pool, golf course, tennis and squash courts, sports oval, and scenic walking tracks

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role is a Permanent position on a 7:7 day/night roster, FIFO from Darwin or Cairns to Groote Eylandt.

As the Technician Maintenance - HV Fitter, you will be responsible for safely maintaining mobile diesel surface mining equipment as per work management processes, maintenance schedules and work instructions.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren't limited to:

• Perform routine maintenance and inspections on diesel engines
• Identify recurring faults and provide feedback and recommendations to rectify
• Diagnose and repair faults across diesel engines, and hydraulic, electrical/electronic and pneumatic systems
• Maintain and repair HME systems, such as exhaust, cooling, suspension, steering, braking, fuel, turbo charger, transmission, drive train, air-conditioning, electrical/electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic systems

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Experience in Mobile Maintenance of Caterpillar, Cummins, Sandvik, Komatsu and/or Hitachi
• Proven understanding of mobile mining equipment fault-finding and diagnostics
• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems on mobile mining equipment
• Strong commitment to safety and safe work practices

Qualifications for this position are:

• Trade qualified Diesel Mechanic
• High Risk Dogging and Forklift desirable
• WAH and confined space desirable
• Current C Class Drivers License

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This job advert will close on Wednesday 12th November 2025.