Heavy Vehicle Fitter

Aeris Resources

Posted on:  2nd Feb 2023
  • Mining / Oil & Gas / Utilities
  • Engineering & Maintenance
  • NSW Other
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 7/7 roster DIDO
  • Meals, accommodation and travel allowance
  • Call our talent team today!
We Are Aeris
Our name ‘Aeris’ comes from the Latin word for copper, which is where our story began.  We are an ASX listed diversified mining and exploration company with copper and gold operations in Australia.  Our expanding portfolio, development projects, and exploration prospects make Aeris an exciting, growing company.

The Role
Reporting to the Mobile Maintenance Superintendent, our Heavy Vehicle Fitters will be responsible for ensuring the mobile plant runs safely, productively and efficiently.
Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
  • Carry out quality service and preventative maintenance to the fleet and to perform a high level of breakdown support as required
  • Maintain mobile plant and equipment for underground mining operations to promote strong equipment availability
  • Fault finding - inspect, identify and diagnosis of mechanical malfunctions
  • Scope jobs accurately for quality repair of plant and equipment including estimation of time, materials and resources required to complete the job
  • Carry out component rebuilds
  • Comply with all workplace safety regulations, site policies and procedures
  • Complete Job Start prior to commencing each task
  • Participate in shift changeover and collect information for upcoming shift tasks
About You
  • Trade qualifications - Heavy Diesel (upgrade opportunities available)
  • Preferably 2 years’ post trade experience working in heavy machinery, agriculture, civil, construction or mining environment
  • Experience on Underground Hardrock equipment - boggers, drills, jumbos (Highly Desirable)
  • High standard of work quality
  • Be self-motivated and have a team orientated approach
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screen

What We Offer 
  • 7/7 Day/Night rotating roster
  • $115,000 to $147,000 base salary dependent on experience/qualifications
  • Travel allowances
  • 6 Weeks Annual Leave
  • Meals & Accommodation provided by the company OR $15,000 Net Residential Allowance to reside locally
  • Annual Tool Allowance
  • Superannuation contributions of 10.5% paid to your chosen superannuation fund
  • Short Term Incentive Program, reviewed quarterly
  • 8 Year Mine Life - working direct for the Mine Owner/Operator
  • Flexibility / opportunities to rotate in different work areas
  • Multiple Training Opportunities:
    • OEM Training
    • Working at Heights tickets
    • Air Conditioning tickets
    • Crane Tickets
    • Dogging & Rigging Tickets
    • Upgrading to Dual Trade
    • Forklift Tickets
    • Leadership Training
Benefits
  • Employee benefit discounts and perks offered with several suppliers including:
    • Medibank Private
    • Maxxia Salary Packaging
    • Qantas Club, ANZ Bank
    • Allure Travel
    • Hertz Car Hire
The Operation
Tritton Copper Operations employs more than 400 people and is located in Hermidale in Western New South Wales.  Tritton has two underground copper mines (Tritton and Murrawombie) and is forecast to produce more than 21,000 tonnes in FY2022.  
Tritton is a key employer within the region and a proud supporter of the community.  We are a residential mine that allows you to be home each night.  Accommodation support is provided as well as company transport from Nyngan to the operation.  Nyngan is a family friendly community, with a variety of shops, gyms, and sporting activities as well as primary and high schools.
Our mine has opportunity written all over it. Your opportunity starts now.
Our strategy is clear, and we are committed to growth. 
We are focused. We know where we are going, and we need you to help us get there.
We are ambitious. Through production, exploration, and acquisition.
We are one teamWe live our values and do what we say we are going to do.
We want you to be part of our success
If you have the above experience and qualifications, please click APPLY to lodge your application.
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