Drill Fitter

Macquarie Geotechnical are an end-to-end, all-inclusive Geotechnical Services provider, servicing both the infrastructure and mining sectors throughout Australia. Head office is based in Bathurst NSW, with facilities in Dubbo, Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne.

Macquarie Geotechnical offer the full suite of Geotechnical services from supply of a modern and technically innovative drill spread, onsite Geotechnical engineers, data logging, factual reporting and geomechanically laboratory testing. This makes us a true one-stop solutions provider for any Geotechnical requirement.

We maintain a fleet of modern drill rigs, support equipment and tools that are at the forefront of the industry. We promote a team-based environment where everyone is a valued member of our team; we know our people are our business.

**Overview of the role**:
**Duties of the role include, but not limited to**:

- In alignment with MacGeo Fleet Maintenance Management Software, forecast upcoming services and communicate to PM's at schedule meetings.
- Identify priority repairs and maintenance of plant and equipment, developing plans to rectify in consultation with PM's and Drilling Ops Manager.
- Use of MacGeo Fleet Maintenance Management Software to communicate to Operations Managers (Drill + PM).
- Organise and procure parts and equipment for defect rectification and servicing.
- Provide assistance and guidance to field crew in relation to breakdowns.
- Conduct servicing, preventative maintenance and repairs on assets (trucks, drill Rigs, LV's small motors).
- Complete associated documentation with respect to repairs, maintenance and services.
- Support and train field personnel in correct preventative maintenance and servicing.
- Manage and assist external maintenance contractors, bookings or inspections.

**Minimum requirements for the position are**:

- Heavy diesel fitter or equivalent trade certificates
- A heavy diesel background is essential.
- Minimum HR Truck Licence (preferred but not essential)
- NSW White Card (Construction Induction Card)
- Currency of Current First Aid Certificate (preferred but not essential)
- Current and valid RISI (preferred but not essential)
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical inclusive of D&A test
- Ability to obtain a Police Clearance upon request

**The following attributes and abilities would be considered in high regard for the role**:

- A positive can-do attitude.
- Honest, trustworthy, and dependable personality.
- Knowledge and experience in working with sonic drilling rigs.
- Understanding of hydraulic systems.
- High level of problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team-based environment.
- Experience in fleet maintenance systems.
- Great interpersonal skills.
- Efficient time management and ability to priorities tasks.
- Strong WHS awareness and work ethic.

**In return Macquarie Geotechnical will offer you**:

- Competitive rates
- DIDO or FIFO opportunities
- Family friendly rosters
- Company maintenance Ute, toolboxes and equipment
- Work for a growing business with clear opportunity pathways
- Ability to offer work on a wide range of assets across the company fleet
- Long term stable employment
- Opportunities to work in both infrastructure and mining sectors
- Opportunity to work towards a Maintenance Management position
- We have an exciting Employee Benefits platform offering exclusive discounts on retail and healthcare as well as discounted gym memberships and novated leasing options.
- Access to Commonwealth Bank Workplace banking benefits.
- We engage and reward our employees with a monthly values awards program and recognition in our newsletter.