Specialist Heavy Machinery Mechanic

1 week ago


Brisbane, Australia Field Mining Services Group Full time

FMS Group is currently seeking technically advanced Diesel Fitters, to fill positions at one of our mine sites situated in the highlands of Papua New Guinea.   

You will be working a roster of 21 days on, 14 days off. Day Shift Only. Successful Applicants to commence early Feb/late Mar 2025.

Your Skills and Experience:

To be considered for the role, you must have the following:

  • Trade qualified, minimum +6 years’ continuous Heavy Mining Equipment experience
  • Ability to create and deliver technical solutions
  • Proven ability to deliver continuous improvement and implement best practices is a must
  • Truck Shop
    • Large CAT Trucks, specifically 789’s, B, C & D series & 777F’s
    • Proficient in CAT Diagnostics, Transmissions, Hydraulics, Torque converters and drive lines
    • In-depth knowledge of EUI Fuel systems with the ability to diagnose and repair
    • In-depth Knowledge of the 3500 series CAT engines specifically the 3516B’s & 3516C’s
  • Dozer Shop:
    • D10 Dozers
    • 992 & Small CAT Loaders
    • 16M, 18M & 24M Graders
    • 336 Excavators
  • U/G Workshop
    • CAT Trucks, AD45, AD55 & AD60
    • R2900G Loaders
  • Experience with CAT SIL II, CAT SIS, SAP and Microsoft systems highly desirable
  • Willingness to mentor the national workforce to assist with further developing their skills is mandatory
  • Strong work ethic and ability to work in a multinational team environment
  • Understand cultural respect and awareness
  • A genuine commitment to safety
  • Australian and New Zealand citizens/residents will only be considered

Successful applicants must:

  • Hold a current Passport (with at least 12 months validity)
  • Be able to pass a medical examination and an Australian Federal Police Clearance
  • Have a Working Resident Permit approved before commencement (organised by FMS Group)

About Us:

FMS Group has been on a journey since establishing in 2005 as CQ Field Mining Services. The company’s growth is reflected from the successful establishment of the following divisions:

  • PNG Field Mining Services division established in 2013
  • WA Field Mining Services division established in 2017
  • To incorporate the divisions under one banner, Field Mining Services Group was created in 2019.

Adding to Field Mining Services Group:

  • Safety Lift Solutions (SLS) Division in 2020
  • Engineering Division in 2020
  • Electrical Division in 2020
  • Onsite Machining & Line Boring Division in 2021
  • Parts, Equipment and Components (PEC) Division in 2023
  • Infrastructure Maintenance Projects Division in 2024
  • Workshops in Perth and Brisbane established in 2024

Effective from September 2024, Field Mining Services Group will become FMS Group. We have grown to become a provider of choice for leading national and multinational clients highlighting our strengths as one Group across our operations.

With operations across Australia and Papua New Guinea, FMS Group is your one-stop shop for comprehensive mobile and fixed plant maintenance, shutdown, infrastructure requirements & capital equipment sales.

We deliver end-to-end maintenance, project and shutdown solutions that set us apart as the provider of choice, across industries such as mining, construction, oil and gas, marine and renewables and we pride ourselves on being the complete solution for service delivery and capital equipment sales for clients looking to improve productivity and reduce downtime.

Delivering the best……every time.

FMS Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.

We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches.



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