Leading Hand Heavy Diesel Plant Mechanic

Emeco are currently recruiting for experienced Leading Hand Heavy Diesel Mechanics to carry out all aspects of plant mechanical maintenance on the Emeco fleet at Carosue Dam in The Goldfields.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will have the opportunity to work with an experienced team of qualified heavy earthmoving maintenance personnel.

What We Offer

• Earn up to $180k on an 8:6 day shift roster 
• Benefit from secure permanent employment, competitive hourly rate, financial Incentives, leave entitlements, salary sacrificing, referral bonus and more.
• Full camp facilities and uniform provided.
• A challenging and rewarding opportunity at a progressive and agile resources company.
• Super paid on all hours worked.
• Private healthcare discounts
• The opportunity to work on a range of machines including Caterpillar, Komatsu, and Hitachi and further your experience in the mining industry.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ongoing maintenance and optimisation of Emeco’s heavy earthmoving fleet.
• Providing support to the Emeco rental fleet as required
• Working safely and adhering to relevant HSE policy and procedures to minimise the risk of injury to yourself and others. 
• Ensuring all maintenance and optimisation targets are met on time and within budget.
• Working with Emeco customers and stakeholders to meet larger organisational objectives.

Required skills/experience and attributes: 

• A strong commitment to safety and leadership
• Significant post-trade experience with heavy earthmoving equipment; namely Caterpillar, Komatsu, and Hitachi
• Prior site-based maintenance supervisory experience
• High level of understanding of maintenance and reliability principles
• Strong analytical mindset and solution focused attitude
• Ability to work as part of a cohesive team.
• A keen eye for detail, presentation, and craftsmanship
• Hold a current Australian Driver's License 
• Recognised National Heavy Vehicle Mechanic / Fitter Trade Qualification
• Current or, ability to fulfil requirements of a pre-employment medical
• Licence to conduct high risk work with dogging, rigging, crane and work platform classifications desirable.

How to apply

Shortlisting will begin immediately, hit 'Apply Now' or email a copy of your CV and any supporting documents to Mel Carpenter directly at recruitment@emecogroup.com 

About 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. Emeco provides services to maximise mine performance with the best heavy earthmoving equipment and mining services. We’ll give you the right fleet solution and show you how best to maximise it. Visit www.emecogroup.com for more information.