Diesel Fitter

Orica Limited; Cannington Mine; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Orica invites applications for a Diesel Fitter to join the East Coast Metals Maintenance Team at Cannington Mine, Queensland. You will perform hands-on maintenance and provide technical support for mobile and fixed plant equipment in a safety-critical mining environment.

The role requires a qualified Diesel Fitter with mining maintenance experience, capable of working with heavy vehicles, mobile plant and mining equipment, and contributing to safe, reliable operations on site.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as Diesel Fitter or equivalent heavy-vehicle trade.
• Mining industry or mine-site maintenance experience.
• Experience maintaining, servicing and repairing heavy vehicles, mobile plant and mining equipment.
• Strong fault-finding, diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• HR Driver’s Licence is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, service and repair mobile and fixed plant equipment on mine site.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and provide safe maintenance solutions.
• Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle systems including braking.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and respond to breakdowns.
• Maintain maintenance records and manage spares.

Skills

Diesel fitter

Mining experience

Fault finding

Diagnostics

Education

Trade qualification (Diesel Fitter/Heavy Vehicle Mechanic)

Tools

Digital maintenance systems

Job description

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Date: 1 Oct 2026

Location: Cannington, QLD, AU, 4823

Company: Orica

About Orica

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and safety-focused Diesel Fitter to join our East Coast Metals Maintenance Team at Cannington Mine, Queensland.

Reporting to the Site Supervisor, you will provide hands-on maintenance and technical support across mobile and fixed plant equipment within a mine-site environment. You will use your trade expertise, diagnostic capability and knowledge of heavy equipment to support the safe, reliable and efficient operation of our assets.

This opportunity is ideally suited to a qualified Diesel Fitter with mining industry experience who is confident working with heavy vehicles, mobile plant and mining equipment in a safety-critical operational environment.

What you will be doing

• Maintain, service and repair mobile and fixed plant equipment in a mine-site environment;
• Diagnose mechanical faults and deliver safe and practical maintenance solutions;
• Diagnose, maintain and repair heavy vehicle systems, including braking systems;
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and respond to equipment breakdowns;
• Conduct equipment inspections and identify maintenance requirements;
• Provide technical advice and support to site teams;
• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability and availability;
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and support critical spare parts management;
• Use digital maintenance and asset management systems; and
• Collaborate with site and maintenance teams to support safe, reliable and efficient mining operations.

What you will bring

• A recognised trade qualification as a Diesel Fitter, Heavy Vehicle Mechanic or relevant heavy vehicle mechanical trade;
• Experience working within the mining industry or a mine-site maintenance environment;
• Demonstrated experience maintaining, servicing and repairing heavy vehicles, mobile plant and mining equipment;
• Strong mechanical fault-finding, diagnostic and troubleshooting skills;

“Diagnose and repair heavy vehicle air braking systems” unit or equivalent qualification is advantageous;

• A strong commitment to safe work practices and high-quality maintenance standards;
• Experience working within site-based maintenance and breakdown environments;
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a maintenance team;
• Strong communication and practical problem-solving skills;
• Confidence using digital maintenance and asset management systems; and
• An HR Driver’s Licence is advantageous but not essential.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.