Diesel Fitter

Stanmore Resources; Bowen; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodation provided

7/7 day/night roster

Transport from camp to site

Job summary

Stanmore Resources in Queensland's Bowen basin is seeking an experienced Diesel Fitter to join the South Walker Creek maintenance team on a 7/7 day/night roster. You will perform preventative, corrective and emergency maintenance on heavy mobile equipment, complete maintenance records and contribute to safe, high‑quality mining operations.

Ideally you bring trade qualification, experience with CAT equipment, SAP and strong safety focus, plus the ability to coach apprentices and work well in a

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified Diesel Fitter with post-trade experience in mining or equivalent.
• Proven ability to perform preventative, corrective and emergency maintenance.
• Demonstrated fault-finding, diagnostics and quality workmanship on heavy mobile equipment.

Responsibilities

• Undertake preventative, corrective and emergency maintenance on heavy mobile equipment.
• Perform diagnostics and fault finding with high-quality workmanship to minimise downtime.
• Complete accurate daily maintenance records and shift reporting.
• Coach and mentor apprentices and promote safe work practices.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Team communication

Safety procedures

Diagnostics

Maintenance records

Mentoring apprentices

SAP exposure

Office skills

Education

Diesel Fitter trade qualification

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description Job Alerts Link
Diesel Fitter

Business Unit: Operations Sth Walker Creek

Job Function: Mining & Operations

Posting Start Date: 19/10/2026

Stanmore Resources is an Australian resources company with world-class operations and exploration projects in the Bowen and Surat basins. Our high-quality mining practices and strong safety and health culture drives our focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence. Creating Value for our stakeholders through sustainable development, we have a strong track record of performance in developing, operating and rehabilitating coal resources to produce predominately export metallurgical coal for steel making. Come and be part of our strong and thriving team.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Diesel Fitter (7/7 day/night roster) to join our South Walker Creek Maintenance team.

You will need to demonstrate sound technical knowledge and experience in equipment operation within a coal mining environment including:

• A strong commitment to Zero Harm;
• An ability to work and communicate well in a team environment;
• Compliance and knowledge with relevant mine site safety procedures, safe work instructions, standard operating procedures, legislation and rules.
• Undertake preventative, corrective and emergency maintenance, and refurbishment work.
• Perform diagnostics, fault finding and quality workmanship on equipment to minimise down time.
• Complete accurate daily maintenance records and trade shift reporting.
• Promote and consistently follow the standards and procedures designed to enable you to work safely and effectively every day.
• Coaching and mentoring of apprentices.
• Positively influence the development and direction of maintenance strategies and processes to meet site requirements.

To be part of our ongoing success you will have:

• Standard 11 and Coal Board Medical
• Have proven experience as a diesel fitter maintaining heavy mobile equipment including but not limited to: Cat Bulldozers, Graders, and Loaders
• Diesel Fitter Trade qualified with 2 years post trade experience in a mining or similar environment
• Demonstrate a proactive approach and a positive outlook to waste reduction and cost effectiveness
• General computer skills with SAP & Microsoft office programs
• A passion for safety as a way of life - zero harm focus
• Compliance and exceptional knowledge of mine safety procedures, regulations, safe work instructions, legislation and rules
• Marion Dragline experience (desirable)
• Leading Hand experience (desirable)

What we offer:

• Excellent working conditions with a focus on safety and quality.
• 7/7 day/night rotating roster
• Camp accommodation at Civeo Nebo
• Transport from camp to site provided

Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.