Fitter, Heavy Diesel - Mt Pleasant

Make your mark with Thiess

Everyday, all around the world, Thiess supports and celebrates our people. We recognise talent and reward transparency. We champion diversity and embrace change.

Join us. Hone your skills and develop new ones. take on big challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment.

Thiess is the place to make things happen.

About the role

Thiess Mount Pleasant Operation, located just outside of Muswellbrook, provides a great opportunity for you to expand your skills as a Heavy Diesel Field and Breakdown Fitter.

In this role, you will:

Work a lifestyle roster 5/4 4/5 5/5 12 hour days, nights and weekend work, you will be part of a team that strives for the best in fleet maintenance and management.

• Perform the servicing, repair and maintenance of large scale mobile mining equipment including Liebherr R9600, R9400, R996, R9350 Excavators and Komatsu PC7000 Excavators, Cat drill fleet, CAT Trucks, Komatsu 930E Trucks and Dozers and other ancillary equipment as directed in accordance with Thiess servicing, lubrication and maintenance systems documentation


• Completing General Maintenance, Breakdowns, Services and Component changeouts to a high standard


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


• Ensure good housekeeping standards are maintained at all times


• Conduct required inspection to maximise equipment utilisation

About you

• Trade Qualified Plant Mechanic Certificate III Automotive Mechanical Technology (Heavy Vehicle Mobile Equipment) or similar


• Preference would be Excavator, Drill or pit fitter experience


• Post-trade experience working in the Mining or Heavy Earth Moving industry


• Experience in general maintenance, breakdowns, component changeouts and servicing of Heavy Earthmoving equipment


• Demonstrated experience with Liebherr and CAT large earthmoving equipment

What Thiess can do for you

• Permanent full-time positions


• Even time, lifestyle rosters


• Thiess’ commitment to training & development


• Salary sacrifice options – 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

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.

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.

To apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or the link below.

Location: Wybong, AU

Posted Date: 10/31/2024