Leading Hand - HD Mechanic Fitter

Macmahon is a leading Australian company delivering an end to end service offering to clients throughout Australia and South East Asia.  Delivering a comprehensive range of surface mining, underground mining and engineering services to the resources sector, Macmahon offers great opportunities for a diverse and exciting career in mining.

The Gwalia Gold Mine is located three kilometres south of the town of Leonora, Western Australia. Macmahon is proud to be able to deliver a whole of mine service including mine development, ground support, production drilling and blasting, loading and trucking, shotcreting and paste fill reticulation. 

The Macmahon Underground team is seeking for a Leading Hand HD Fitter to work FIFO on a 8:6 off roster from Perth to project site.

**** Applicants must reside in Perth & hold full Australian working rights. ****

Working closely with Shift Supervisor the Leading Hand HD Fitter will assist with delivering our daily goals in a safe and efficient manner.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

Leading a team of maintenance technicians in the execution of planned and breakdown maintenance activities
Coordinating and prioritizing maintenance tasks to maximize equipment availability and minimize downtime
Conducting inspections, troubleshooting, and resolving technical issues to ensure optimal equipment performance
Collaborating with other departments to optimize maintenance processes and implement continuous improvement initiatives
Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and promoting a positive safety culture

To succeed in this role, you will need:

Substantial experience in maintenance within the mining industry, with a focus on heavy mobile & underground equipment
Proven leadership skills and the ability to motivate and engage a team
Strong technical knowledge of underground mining equipment and maintenance practices
Excellent problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work under pressure
Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders

Essential requirements: 

Hold Relevant Trade Qualification 
Previous experience working on the equipment listed below
Sound planning and organisational skills
Proven ability to operate in a safe and efficient manner
Current Driver's Licence

Equipment on Site:

Jumbos – Sandvik DD421, DD422i
Production Drill – Sandvik DL421, DL321, DS421i
Jumbo – Atlas M2D
Bogger – Sandvik LH514i, LH517i, 621i
Dump Trucks – Sandvik TH663 & Atlas 5020, MT65
Normet – Charmec, Sparymech, Agitator
IT Loader – Volvo L70, L120 
Toyota Land Cruiser LV’s
Other assorted ancillary such as Hino, Manitou

As a part of the recruitment process for this role if successful you will be required to complete a pre-employment medical, including laboratory drug and alcohol screen and complete criminal history and qualification checks. Additionally, you will be asked to provide proof of working rights in Australia i.e. copy of valid Australian passport, birth certificate, citizenship certificate or current visa grant notification where applicable.

Macmahon offers its' people competitive remuneration packages, a range of company benefits and discounts, ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities as well as ability to work in diverse roles across multiple local and international locations. We are focused on ensuring our people can be involved in the future of the business and look for new opportunities for people to grow and develop.

Macmahon is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages suitably qualified women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply.