Leading Hand Fitter

The Position

Emeco has a Leading Hand Heavy Diesel Technician opportunity at Saraji Mine in the Bowen Basin, QLD. Reporting to and supporting the Maintenance Superintendent, this role provides mechanical and fleet optimisation leadership to a team of site-based maintenance technicians. 

You will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Demonstrating a commitment to safety and provide leadership in this area. Ensure that all work being performed by Emeco staff are done in line with company HSE standards and site requirements.
• Participate and contribute to incident investigations conducted by Maintenance and HSE Supervisors and Superintendents.
• Manage conflicting priorities to ensure all unplanned and planned fleet maintenance and optimisation targets are met on time and within budget.
• Actively support and facilitate individual performance objectives of your team.

What we are looking for

• A strong commitment to safety.
• Proven site-based leadership/supervisory maintenance experience.
• Strong written and verbal interpersonal communication for developing effective relationships and team atmosphere.
• The ability to assess mechanical works coming into the workshop for maintenance, diagnose faults and prepare a detailed scope of work.
• Ability to make effective decisions in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Ability to meet and exceed deadlines and financial budgets in a safe manner.

Requirements

• Recognised National Trade Qualification
• Current Standard 11
• Supervisor Qualification S1,2,3 and G2
• Proven experience and/or recognised training with CAT and Komatsu HME
• High level of understanding of maintenance and reliability principles
• Experience in a contracting environment and proven customer focus
• Proven experience in a similar role

Location

Saraji Mine, Bowen Basin, QLD

We Offer

• Benefit from secure permanent employment, competitive hourly rate, financial Incentives, leave entitlements, salary sacrificing, referral bonus and more
• Improve your work like balance on a 7/7 day/night roster
• Full Camp Facilities and uniform provided
• A challenging and rewarding opportunity at a progressive and agile resources company
• The opportunity to work on a range of machines including Caterpillar, Komatsu and Hitachi and further your experience in the mining industry

Emeco employees benefit from a culture that supports a safe, modern and secure working environment, favourable working conditions, training and development opportunities, career advancement opportunities, plus competitive financial benefits.

With an exciting and bright future, Emeco is an excellent choice for anyone seeking a rewarding career in the mining &/or heavy earth moving industry!

How to Apply

Shortlisting will begin immediately, so apply via the link (beside this ad), completing the application form with your resume (including any relevant certificates/licenses), demonstrating your experience and its relation to the criteria above.

If you have any questions in relation to this role, please do not hesitate to contact Zac Ward on 0418 479 571

Emeco is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer  - we encourage applicants who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander to apply. Due to the high volume of applications received for our advertised positions, only those applicants who are short listed will be contacted. To those applicants not short listed, we extend our appreciation for considering Emeco as a potential employer.

To learn more about Emeco

www.emecogroup.com/careers/working-at-emeco/

Emeco was founded in 1972 and is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: EHL). We have operations in all key mining regions of Australia and our customers include mining companies and contractors across coal, gold, copper, bauxite and iron ore. Emeco also owns new model ancillary heavy earthmoving equipment rental company, Matilda Equipment.

Please note: Agency referrals will not be accepted at this point of time.