Diesel Fitter

Diesel Fitter - QCoal

Job ID 931738
Job Type Permanent Full Time
Location Austraila - Bowen, QLD, Australia - Mackay
Categories Mining Maintenance

Applications close
23 Nov 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

Make your mark with Thiess

Every day, all around the world, Thiess supports and celebrates our people. We recognise talent and reward transparency. We champion diversity and embrace change.  

Join us. Hone your skills and develop new ones. take on big challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment.  

Thiess is the place to make things happen.  

ABOUT THE ROLE

As our next Diesel Fitter, reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will work collaboratively towards delivering high-quality solutions and results.

Our QCoal Northern Hub Coal Project is situated 10km south of Collinsville in the Bowen Basin.

• Perform the servicing, repair and maintenance of large-scale mobile mining equipment as directed in accordance with Thiess servicing, lubrication and maintenance systems documentation
• Completing General Maintenance, Breakdowns, Services and Component Change outs to a high regard
• Source technical information from the relevant available reference manuals, technical bulletins, OEM and computer-based systems
• Ensure good housekeeping standards are maintained at all times
• Conduct required inspection to maximise equipment utilisation

ABOUT YOU

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• A Trade Certificate in Diesel Fitting or equivalent qualification.
• Post-trade experience in the mining or heavy earthmoving industry.
• Hands-on experience with general maintenance, breakdowns, component change-outs, and servicing of heavy earthmoving equipment.
• A current driver's licence
• Current Standard 11 certification or willing to obtain
• A proactive attitude toward safety and a commitment to fostering a positive safety culture

WHAT THIESS CAN DO FOR YOU

• Attractive rates and bonus' on offer 
• Permanent full-time positions
• 12-hr day & night shift
• Even time, lifestyle rosters
• A Bus will be provided from Townsville to camp
• Full camp facilities provided
• Living out of camp allowance, if applicable
• Thiess' commitment to training & developing
• A suite of employee benefits with leading companies

ABOUT US

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining. 

The pioneering spirit of our founders – the legendary Thiess brothers – is our legacy, and inspires our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change. 

At Thiess, you will have the opportunity to play a part in the global energy transition. We are growing our commodities portfolio to include metals and minerals critical to the energy transition, and developing services to enable sustainable mining. 

We're creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning – supporting our people to contribute to Thiess' success and continued growth in sustainable mining. 

We'll support you to hone your skills and develop new ones, take on challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment. We offer our people ongoing technical training and development opportunities so they can reach their full potential. We also invest in the workforce of the future, with a range of programs for people starting their careers. 

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 enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered. 

Learn more  

How to apply

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.

To apply for this role, please click the 'Apply' button or the link below.

Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your recruiter will support you through the process. 

How to apply

Applications close
23 Nov 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

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