Dragline Fitter – Mining Maintenance Lead (7/7 Shift)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Safety‑focused culture

7/7 day shift roster

Camp accommodation at Civeo Nebo

Transport from camp to site

Job summary

Stanmore Resources Limited in Queensland seeks an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join the South Walker Creek Maintenance Department. You will perform preventative, corrective and emergency maintenance, conduct diagnostics, and maintain daily records.

Ideally you hold a Mechanical Fitter trade, with 2+ years post-trade mining experience, and demonstrate zero-harm commitment, teamwork, and leadership while coaching apprentices on safe, efficient maintenance practices.

Qualifications

• Trade qualified as a Mechanical Fitter; 2+ years post-trade experience in mining or similar environment.
• Proven ability to undertake preventative, corrective and emergency maintenance.
• Knowledge of mine safety procedures, regulations, and safe work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Undertake preventative, corrective and emergency maintenance, and refurbishment work.
• Perform diagnostics and fault finding to minimise downtime.
• Complete accurate daily maintenance records and shift reporting.
• Lead and mentor apprentices and influence maintenance strategies.

Skills

Teamwork

Zero Harm

Leadership

Apprentice coaching

Diagnostics

Maintenance planning

Education

Trade qualification (Mechanical Fitter)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Business Unit: Operations Sth Walker Creek

Job Function: Mining & Operations

Posting Start Date: 07/10/2026

Stanmore Resources is one of Australia's fastest growing resources company with world-class people, operations and exploration projects in the Bowen and Surat basins. Our exceptional mining practices, strong safety & health culture, and our focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence is renowned in the industry.

We are currently seeking experienced Mechanical Fitters to join our team in our Maintenance Department at South Walker Creek.

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.
• Ability to perform diagnostics, fault finding and quality workmanship on equipment to minimise down time.
• Ability to complete accurate daily maintenance records and trade shift reporting.
• Strong leadership to ensure your team consistently follow the standards and procedures promoting a safe work environment..
• 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 on Marion 8050 Dragline's
• Have proven experience as a fitter maintaining heavy mobile equipment including but not limited to: Cat Bulldozers, Graders, and Loaders
• Mechanical Fitter or equivalent 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
• Leading Hand experience (desirable)
  
  

What We Offer

• Supportive, safety first culture
• 7/7 day shift 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.

Interested? Please apply on-line!