Leading Hand

Overview
Leading Hand - Heavy Crew - Mt Arthur South | Thiess, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Responsibilities
Lead and supervise your team working on heavy earthmoving equipment (Cat, Liebherr)
Coordinate and oversee scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities in the field
Ensure all work is carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with Thiess policies and procedures
Provide hands-on support and mentoring to maintenance personnel
Liaise with production and planning departments to prioritise work and minimise equipment downtime
Maintain accurate records and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Manage and organise parts, inventory from the warehouse and OEM in both planned and unplanned maintenance
Hold a high regard for housekeeping and cleanliness in your work area
Quality of work to be carried out in a timely manner
About You
G1,G8,G9 formerly (S1,S2,S3) and G2 supervising certificates and experience in supervising maintenance activities on an operational mine
Trade-qualified Diesel Fitter or equivalent heavy vehicle mechanic qualification
Proven experience in a leading hand or senior field maintenance role within a mining or heavy industry environment
Strong working knowledge of large-scale mining equipment and field maintenance practices
Excellent communication and team leadership skills
High level of commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement
Current driver's licence and ability to work a rotating roster
Post trade operational mine site experience
High risk work license EWP, Dogging, C6 desirable
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 and their families 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.
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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.
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.
To apply for this role, please click the 'Apply' button or the link below.
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Mining
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