2:1 FIFO HD Plant Mechanic – Modern Heavy Earthmoving Fleet

Georgiou Group; Pannawonica; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgiou Group in Australia seeks an experienced Heavy Duty Plant Mechanic to join the team for a major civil project in the Pilbara region. The role operates on a 2:1 FIFO roster ex Perth, maintaining a brand-new fleet of heavy earthmoving gear and supporting the production team.

You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics and breakdown repairs across heavy mobile plant, contributing to equipment safety, reliability and availability in a fast-paced project environment.

Qualifications

• Australian recognised trade qualification as a Heavy Duty Fitter / Plant Mechanic.
• Demonstrated post-trade experience maintaining heavy mobile plant and earthmoving equipment.
• Proven experience with CAT or similar heavy earthmoving equipment, including scrapers, dozers, graders, wheel loaders and excavators.
• Strong diagnostic, fault-finding and troubleshooting capability, including electrical systems.
• Experience working across workshop and field service environments.
• Previous mining, FIFO or large-scale civil construction experience will be highly regarded.
• Strong commitment to safety and high-quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.
• Construction White Card
• Valid C Class driver's licence, with HR licence highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and scheduled maintenance across heavy mobile plant and equipment.
• Diagnose faults and undertake breakdown repairs to minimise equipment downtime.
• Carry out servicing, repairs and component maintenance to required safety and reliability standards.
• Maintain and repair equipment including articulated and rigid trucks, scrapers, dozers, excavators, graders, wheel loaders and ancillary plant.
• Apply strong diagnostic, fault-finding and troubleshooting skills across mechanical and associated systems.
• Identify defects and emerging maintenance issues before they impact plant availability.
• Complete maintenance documentation accurately and to required standards.
• Work closely with the Workshop Supervisor and construction team to prioritise maintenance activities.
• Ensure all work is undertaken in accordance with Georgiou's safety, quality and compliance requirements.
• Work collaboratively with the maintenance and production teams to keep the fleet operating efficiently.

Skills

Heavy Duty Fitter

Plant Mechanic

CAT equipment

Electrical diagnostics

Fault finding

Safety conscious

Independent worker

Tools

Heavy earthmoving equipment

Workshop & field service

Job description

Georgiou Group in Australia seeks an experienced Heavy Duty Plant Mechanic to join the team for a major civil project in the Pilbara region. The role operates on a 2:1 FIFO roster ex Perth, maintaining a brand-new fleet of heavy earthmoving gear and supporting the production team.

You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics and breakdown repairs across heavy mobile plant, contributing to equipment safety, reliability and availability in a fast-paced project environment.