Diesel Fitter - Curragh North

Cimic; Blackwater; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Permanent full-time

BIBO from multiple towns

Full camp facilities

Training & development

Salary sacrifice options

Safety-first culture

Corporate discounts

Job summary

Thiess in Curragh North Coal Project, Queensland, is seeking a skilled Diesel Fitter to service and repair our mobile mining fleet. You will work on large-scale equipment to maximise reliability, availability and performance.

Join a safety‑first team with a permanent full‑time role, even‑time rosters, full camp facilities and ongoing training. Relocation or local rosters supported, with salary sacrifice options and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Trade certificate in diesel fitting or equivalent qualification.
• Post-trade experience in mining or heavy earthmoving.
• Experience on heavy mining equipment including Liebherr and CAT.
• Commitment to safety, teamwork and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Perform servicing, repairs and maintenance on large mobile mining equipment.
• Complete general maintenance, breakdown repairs and servicing to a high standard.
• Source and apply OEM manuals and maintenance info from digital systems.
• Conduct inspections to maximise utilisation and reliability.
• Maintain high housekeeping and safety standards at all times.

Skills

Diesel fitting

Mining experience

Safety culture

Education

Trade Certificate in Diesel Fitting

Tools

Liebherr equipment

CAT equipment

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 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