Diesel Fitter - Curragh North

Cimic Group; Blackwater; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full camp facilities provided

Ongoing training & development

Salary sacrifice options

Job summary

Thiess is seeking a skilled Diesel Fitter to join the Curragh North Coal Project near Blackwater, Queensland. You will maintain and repair the mobile mining fleet, maximise reliability and performance, and work within a safety-focused team.

The role offers even-time rosters, permanent full-time employment, and full camp facilities with ongoing training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in diesel fitting is required.
• Post-trade mining or heavy earthmoving experience is preferred.
• Experience servicing and repairing large mobile mining equipment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform servicing, repairs and maintenance on large-scale mobile mining equipment.
• Complete repairs, replacements and servicing to high standards.
• Utilise OEM manuals and maintenance systems for fault diagnosis.
• Conduct inspections to maximise reliability and utilisation.
• Maintain high safety and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Diesel Fitting

Heavy Equipment Maintenance

Mining Industry Experience

Teamwork

Education

Trade Certificate in Diesel Fitting

Tools

Liebherr

CAT Equipment

Job description

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 a skilled Diesel Fitter with a passion for maintaining heavy mining equipment? Thiess is seeking experienced and motivated Diesel Fitters to join our high-performing team at Curragh North Coal Project near Blackwater, Queensland.

As a key member of the Curragh North team, you'll be responsible for safely maintaining and repairing our mobile mining fleet to maximise equipment reliability, availability and performance.

Roster: Even Time (12.25-hour Days & Nights) | Location: Curragh North Coal Project, QLD | Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

As the Diesel fitter, you will

• Perform servicing, repairs and maintenance on large-scale mobile mining equipment in accordance with Thiess maintenance systems and procedures.
• Complete general maintenance, breakdown repairs, component change-outs and servicing to a high standard.
• Source and apply technical information from OEM manuals, technical bulletins and computer-based maintenance systems.
• Conduct inspections to maximise equipment utilisation and reliability.
• Maintain high housekeeping and safety standards at all times.

About you

• Trade Certificate in Diesel Fitting or relevant equivalent qualification.
• Post-trade experience within the mining or heavy earthmoving industry.
• Demonstrated experience completing maintenance, breakdown repairs, component change-outs and servicing on heavy mining equipment.
• Experience working on Liebherr and CAT mobile equipment.
• Strong commitment to safety, teamwork and quality workmanship.

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.
• Permanent full-time employment with even-time lifestyle rosters.
• BIBO available from Rockhampton, Yeppoon and Mackay.
• Full camp facilities provided.
• Ongoing training & development opportunities.
• Salary sacrifice options including flights and novated leasing.
• 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.
• BIBO available from Yeppoon, Rockhampton and Mackay