Leading Hand Heavy Diesel Technician

Step into an exciting opportunity as a Leading Hand - Heavy Diesel Mechanic at one of our Goldfields operations!

What's in it for you:

• We have projects of varying lengths, including long-term contracts of up to 4+ years.

• Some of our sites feature newly built dome-style workshops equipped with updated tooling.

• Earn up to $238k per year + super, depending on roster choice and experience

• FIFO rosters operating day and night shifts, with rosters to choose from: 8:6 & 7:7 | 2:2 | 2:1.

• FIFO from Perth with direct flights to and from site

• Compact crews of 12–15 members

• Fortnightly pays + 12% super paid on all hours worked

• On-site accommodation, gym and meals provided

• $5,000 Refer a Mate program

What your day looks like:

• Lead a team of 12 – 15 people on day and night shift

• 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.

What we’ll need from you: 

• Must have full working rights within Australia 

• Hold Section 26 or willing to obtain

• A strong commitment to safety and leadership

• AMT exposure would be highly advantageous

• Extensive post-trade Heavy Diesel Mechanical experience with heavy earthmoving equipment, including Caterpillar, Komatsu, and Hitachi

• Prior leadership experience working on a mine site leading a team of 10+ people

• High level of understanding of maintenance and reliability principles

• Strong analytical mindset and solution focused attitude

• Hold a current Australian Driver's License 

• Recognised National Australian Trade Certificate as a Heavy Diesel Fitter

• Licence to conduct high risk work with dogging, rigging, crane and work platform classifications (desirable)

Examples of equipment across our sites include:

• New Liebherr excavator R9400 

• New Hitachi haul truck EH3500-3AC 

• Hitachi excavator EX1900-6

• Caterpillar D10T Dozer

• Caterpillar 16H grader

• Caterpillar 773E water cart

• Caterpillar 777D water cart

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening, and provide a current National Police Check.

Quick, apply now! 

Shortlisting will begin immediately, hit 'Apply Now' or email a copy of your resume and any supporting documents directly to Angelica Lumsden at angelica.lumsden@emecogroup.com