Diesel Fitter

Newmont Corporation; Darwin, Alice Springs, Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO roster

Accommodation provided

Health & Wellbeing Allowance

Job summary

Newmont Corporation is seeking experienced Diesel Fitters for both underground and surface teams at Tanami. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will perform maintenance, inspections and repairs on a modern underground mobile fleet to support reliable, safe operations. A heavy-duty trade qualification and 5 years of underground experience are required.

FIFO from major AU centres applies. Experience with Sandvik, Normet, Spraymec, and Epiroc gear is highly regarded, along with SAP

Qualifications

• Australian-recognised heavy duty trade qualification required.
• Minimum 5 years’ underground mining experience.
• Experience with Sandvik DD, DL, DS and DB drills (421/422 essential).
• Experience with Normet Charmec and Spraymec equipment; Epiroc Easer L desirable.
• Current Australian manual driver’s licence; strong safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance and repairs on heavy mobile and light vehicles in underground and surface areas.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults with accuracy.
• Maintain maintenance records and comply with safety standards and OEM specs.
• Collaborate with the team to meet site KPIs on safety, availability and reliability.
• Mentor junior team members and uphold Newmont values.

Skills

Underground mining

Heavy vehicle diagnostics

SAP experience

Safety leadership

Education

Certificate III Heavy Duty Trade

Tools

Sandvik drills

Normet Charmec

Spraymec

Epiroc Easer L

Job description

Workplace Type: Onsite

At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together.

Newmont Tanami is on Aboriginal freehold land 540km northwest of Alice Springs. It is a long-life, low-cost, world-class asset in a core Newmont region. The Tanami Expansion 2 project, aims to extend the mine life beyond 2040, investing in a hoisting shaft which will increase the production of the underground mine from 2.6 Mtpa to 3.2 Mtpa. Both the successful exploration within the underground operation and implementation of the first Tanami Expansion has laid the foundation to further develop the operation to remain a major contributor to the Newmont portfolio. A fully equipped camp is located 40km from the site offering leisure facilities for those flying in from Perth, Brisbane, Alice Springs or Darwin.

Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.

Your Impact

Are you ready to elevate your career in heavy-duty equipment maintenance? We are seeking experienced Diesel Fitters in both UNDERGROUND AND SURFACE teams to join our Mobile Maintenance team at Newmont Tanami.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality diesel maintenance across a modern underground mobile fleet. Your work will directly support equipment reliability, minimise downtime, and contribute to safe and efficient underground and surface operations.

As part of our team, you will

• Perform scheduled maintenance, servicing, inspections and breakdown repairs on heavy mobile and light vehicles
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults
• Execute maintenance activities in line with site plans, safety standards and OEM requirements
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
• Work collaboratively with the maintenance team to achieve site KPIs across safety, availability and reliability
• Demonstrate strong alignment to Newmont values, including safety leadership, ownership and continuous improvement
• Provide support and guidance to junior team members as required

Prerequisites for your success in this role

• Australian-recognised Heavy Duty Trade qualification (Certificate III or equivalent)
• Minimum 5 years’ underground mining experience
• Strong experience on Sandvik DD, DL, DS and DB drills (421 & 422 essential)
• Experience with Normet Charmec and Spraymec equipment
• Exposure to Epiroc Easer L (desirable)
• Solid understanding of safety regulations and maintenance systems, including SAP experience
• Dogging, rigging, forklift and working-at-heights tickets (preferred)
• Current Australian manual driver’s licence
• Strong diagnostic, problem-solving and communication skills
• A genuine commitment to safety and teamwork

Your Work Environment

Working an 8:6 FIFO roster and reside in our fully equipped accommodation village.

On offer is an industry competitive remuneration package including annual performance incentives, FIFO allowance, Health & Wellbeing Allowance and other employee benefits and development opportunities offered by a global organisation.

Approved departure

Locations for the point of hire are Darwin, Alice Springs, Perth, and Brisbane.

We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!

Our business success comes from the accomplishments and well-being of our employees and contractors. Our goal is to build a workplace culture that allows every person to thrive, participate, grow, and proudly play an active role in achieving our strategy.

Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, placing and promoting the best individual for each position without regard to personal characteristics such as gender, race, nationality, ethnicity, social and indigenous origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, etc.

We invite women and applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply, particularly First Nations persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent. Newmont acknowledges First Nations People and respects their enduring connection to Country from which their culture, spirituality, and identity flow.

More About Newmont

• Website: http://www.newmont.com
• Lifecycle of a Mine: https://www.newmont.com/lifecycle-of-a-mine/
• Blog: https://www.newmont.com/blog-stories/
• Annual sustainability report: https://www.newmont.com/sustainability/sustainability-reporting/

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