Underground Heavy Diesel Fitter

Aeris Resources

Posted on:  2nd Feb 2023
  • Mining / Oil & Gas / Utilities
  • Engineering & Maintenance
  • QLD Other
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 8/6 7/7 Roster
  • Permanent Position
  • FIFO from Brisbane or Sunshine Coast
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.

Live in the beautiful South East Queensland - travel on company time and be home by 3pm and enjoy your R&R!

The Role
Working on Caterpillar R1700 and Sandvik 517i loaders, Epiroc drills, MT65 and MT6020 trucks, and other mining equipment, you will be working within the site workshop and out in the field, conducting preventative maintenance, component change outs, diagnostic work and breakdowns.

Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • In field servicing and breakdown repairs
  • Preventative maintenance and defect repairs
  • 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
  • General workshop duties and housekeeping
  • Adhere to all site safety protocols and SOP's, JSEA’s
  • Participate in shift changeover and collect information for upcoming shift tasks
  • Promote an enjoyable, safe and productive work environment
  • Comply with all workplace safety regulations, site policies and procedures
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:
  • Diesel, Plant or Heavy Automotive Trade Certificate 
  • Strong Caterpillar, Epiroc & Sandvik Drill experience
  • Preferably 2 years’ post trade experience working in underground hardrock mining environment
  • Be self-motivated and have a team orientated approach
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Current C Class manual drivers licence

What We Offer
  • 8/6 7/7 Roster 
  • Fly-in, Fly-out from Brisbane or Sunshine Coast
  • Casual hourly rate between $64 - $70.00
  • Option for a permanent contract
  • 5 Weeks Annual Leave
  • Annual Tool Allowance
  • Superannuation contributions of 10.5% paid to your chosen superannuation fund
  • 4 Year Mine Life - working direct for the Mine Owner/Operator
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
Cracow is an Underground Gold Operation located about 3 hours’ drive from Bundaberg, Rockhampton, and Hervey Bay. Employing 220 people, Cracow is forecast to produce 65,000 ounces of gold in FY2022.
Our family-friendly DIDO/FIFO roster offers a genuine work life balance, on site there is comfortable company provided accommodation and meals, small shop, and gym. DIDO employees must be located within 4 hours drive of site for fatigue management purposes.
Our flat and open organisational structure offers our employees the opportunity to have a real and direct impact on performance and affect change daily.

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 ambitiousThrough production, exploration, and acquisition.
We are one team.  We 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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