Underground Field Diesel Mechanic

Secure a long term opportunity with a highly regarded mining OEM working on specialised equipment as field service in N.QLD

• FIFO from Brisbane on either a 2:2 or 8:6 roster to suit your lifestyle
• Gain high-demand experience with a leading underground equipment OEM
• Hands-on field service role supporting OEM mining gear

The Opportunity & Why Apply

Secure a field service role supporting surface & underground operation across multiple N.QLD sites working on OEM machinery utilising your skills and experience on a mix of older, modern and high-spec equipment.

• Choice of 2:2 or 8:6 FIFO roster from Brisbane
• Dayshift with 12 hours days
• Field service focused with only minor workshop duties and exposure to both long-standing mine sites and developing projects across N.QLD
• Field service Ute supplied, flights and accommodation all supplied
• OEM training and development on offer
• Genuine long-term career stability with a major player in the mining OEM sector

The Company

This globally established OEM supports a range of projects and mine sites with a large workforce of skilled tradespeople and is recognised for its technical training and career progression pathways.

• OEM-specific training and ongoing skills development
• Strong safety culture and well-structured maintenance systems
• Supportive leadership and experienced site teams
• Consistent workflow across a stable underground operation in N.QLD and Australia
• Trade upgrade opportunities

The Role

This is a fully field service & site-based role, working on specialised mining equipment to ensure all machinery is maintained and kept in optimal running condition.

• Attend site breakdowns, scheduled & preventative maintenance, hydraulic faults, on-site rebuilds and major component replacements
• Occasional workshop duties such as component overhauls and structural repair tasks
• Equipment includes underground drills, loaders, haul trucks and related auxiliary mobile plant.
• opporunity for a long term position with the OEM directly

FIFO Roster & Hours

This role offers flexible FIFO options, accommodation and travel fully arranged.

• Choose from either a 2:2 or 8:6 FIFO roster with 12-hour shifts - Brisbane Airport
• Dayshift only (days and nights might be requested from time to time but not often)
• Accommodation provided close by either on site (camp) or close to the main branch in N.QLD
• Opportunity to work in a well-established underground mining hub with existing and new projects coming online.
• Tax free allowances

Your Skills & Experience

To succeed in this role, you must have a strong mechanical background with underground mining experience, or surface mining experience working on OEM drills. Ideally, you will have:

• Trade qualification as a Diesel Fitter / Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
• Underground mining experience / surface mining experience / drill experience
• Strong fault-finding and hands-on maintenance skills
• A safety-first mindset, pride in quality of work and communication
• Willingness to work FIFO rosters and commit to long-term progression
• Must be able to complete a pre-employment medical and national police check

Next Steps

This is a strong opportunity to step into a field service underground role with a respected OEM in mining. Apply now or contact Ellie Smith on 0448 546 386 for a confidential discussion and to request the detailed site pack.

In the past 5 years we have been extremely humbled to have placed over 16,000 people into meaningful employment. This equates to 21 lives enhanced every day!

Ellie Smith | esmith@marble.com.au | 02 8116 2260 | 0448 546 386

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