Autonomous Technician - Lake Vermont

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About the role

As our next Autonomous Technician, reporting to the Autonomy & Technology Leading Hand, you will work collaboratively towards delivering high-quality solutions and results.

The Lake Vermont Coal Project is situated in Dysart, North Queensland. You will work a 7/7 Rotating day/night roster 12.50 hour shifts.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Maintain, fault find and repair Autonomous Operating Systems on our Autonomous Drill and Semi-Autonomous Dozer fleets


• Perform base machine repairs and servicing


• Respond to breakdowns on site autonomous and network equipment


• Monitor, position and maintain communication trailers


• Source technical information from the relevant available reference manuals, technical bulletins, OEM and computer-based systems


• Work safely and comply with the Site Safety Health and Management System


• Ensure good housekeeping standards are maintained at all times


• Conduct required inspections to maximise equipment utilization

About you

To be successful in this role you are required to have:

• Heavy Mobile Plant Trade, Electrical Trade, Auto Electrical Trade or Communication Technician


• At least 5 years’ experience in mining maintenance


• Ability to work individually and as part of a team


• Ability to work across a broad range of daily tasks


• Adaptability to changing priorities and tasks


• Proven compliance and commitment to health and safety


• Experience in the following/similar systems will be highly desirable:

• Autonomous Haulage, Drilling or Dozer systems


• CAT Terrain


• Mine 4D


• Repeater trailer systems

What Thiess can do for you

• Permanent shirt from commencement – no labour hire


• Thiess paid flights from Brisbane


• Up to $10,000 per year in retention attendance bonuses (conditions apply)


• Up to $4,000 per 6 months in Individual Target/Production Coal KPIs (conditions apply)


• Even time, lifestyle 7/7 Day/Night Rotating Roster – 12.5hr shifts


• BIBO provided from Mackay, Yeppoon, Rockhampton, Townsville & Bundaberg


• Camp accommodation inclusive of meals provided


• Thiess’ commitment to training & development


• Salary sacrifice options – Flights & novated leasing


• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products

About us

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining.

The pioneering spirit of our founders – the legendary Thiess brothers – is our legacy and inspires our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change.

At Thiess, you will have the opportunity to play a part in the global energy transition. We are growing our commodities portfolio to include metals and minerals critical to the energy transition and developing services to enable sustainable mining.

We’re creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning – supporting our people to contribute to Thiess’ success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

We’ll support you to hone your skills and develop new ones, take on challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration, and empowerment. We offer our people ongoing technical training and development opportunities so they can reach their full potential. We also invest in the workforce of the future, with a range of programs for people starting their careers.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We’re focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included, and empowered.

Learn more http://thiess.com/makeyourmark

Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at hiring@thiess.com

Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your recruiter will support you through the process.

How to apply

This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.

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