Autonomous Haulage System Technician - Olive Downs Complex

Cimic; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Thiess is seeking an Autonomous Haulage System Technician for Olive Downs Complex in Queensland, Australia. You will maintain and troubleshoot autonomous haulage and fleet management systems on heavy mining equipment within a permanent full-time role.

Responsibilities include autonomous installations, site repairs, data collection, and collaboration with site teams to meet safety and production targets. A trade qualification and mining tech experience are essential, with Cat MineStar/Komatsu

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Automotive Electrical or Diesel Fitting.
• Experience deploying and field validating complex technology in mining.
• Preferred experience with Caterpillar MineStar Command and/or Komatsu FrontRunner.
• Safety-focused with ability to work in a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Safely conduct maintenance on mobile equipment with Autonomous, Fleet Management and Tyre Sense systems.
• Perform autonomous technology installations, site repairs, troubleshooting, root cause analysis and data collection.
• Collaborate with site and project teams and stakeholders to support safety, environmental and production targets.
• Carry out required statutory inspections and calibrations.

Skills

Automotive Electrical

Diesel Fitting

Education

Automotive Electrical / Diesel Fitting trade qualification

Tools

MineStar Command

FrontRunner

Job description

Make your mark with Thiess

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

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

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced technology-focused tradesperson with a passion for autonomous mining systems? Thiess is seeking an experienced and motivated Autonomous Haulage System Technician to join our high-performing team at the Olive Downs Complex in Queensland's Bowen Basin.

As a key member of the Olive Downs team, you'll be responsible for carrying out repairs and maintenance across Autonomous Haulage and Fleet Management systems, helping support safe and efficient autonomous mining operations.

Roster: 7/7 Days/Nights | Location: Olive Downs Complex, Bowen Basin, QLD | Employment Type: Permanent Full-time

As the Autonomous Haulage Technician, you will:

• Safely conduct maintenance activities on mobile equipment fitted with Autonomous, Fleet Management and Tyre Sense systems.
• Complete autonomous technology installations, site repairs, troubleshooting, root cause analysis and data collection.
• Collaborate and communicate with site and project teams, as well as key internal and external stakeholders, to support safety, environmental and production targets.
• Carry out required statutory inspections and calibrations.

About you

• Relevant trade qualification in Automotive Electrical or Diesel Fitting.
• Experience in the deployment and field validation of complex technology-based products within a mining environment.
• Previous experience with Caterpillar MineStar Command and/or Komatsu FrontRunner systems is preferred.
• Previous experience in autonomous mining operations is highly regarded.
• Understanding of network communications and data collection.
• Strong time management and communication skills.
• Valid C Class Driver Licence.
• CAT 793F and CAT 794AC experience is highly regarded.
• CAT MD6310 experience is desirable.
• A safety-focused approach with the ability to work collaboratively in a high-performing team environment.

What's on offer

At Thiess, our people are the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive - safely, confidently and with opportunities to grow.

• Competitive salary package.
• 7/7 roster supporting a balanced lifestyle.
• Ongoing training & development opportunities.
• A strong safety-first culture across all operations, built on care, respect and accountability.
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance and travel, plus access to exclusive savings at 750+ everyday retailers across Australia.

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 has inspired our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change for more than 90 years.

Learn more about Our Vision, Purpose & Values.

At Thiess, 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 recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision: 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 about working at Thiess.