Field Service Fitter – Mining Equipment, FIFO

Sime Darby; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Big pay rises

Health checks & support

World-class training

Career growth

FIFO from Cairns

Parental leave

Job summary

Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd invites applications for Field Service Fitters to service mining and construction equipment in Weipa under an 8/6 FIFO roster. You will diagnose, service and repair heavy CAT machinery, ensuring reliability and uptime for clients while working autonomously in remote settings.

We seek qualified Diesel Fitters or Heavy Vehicle Mechanics with strong fault-finding skills, safety focus, and the ability to manage priorities on remote sites.

Qualifications

• Hold a trade qualification as a Diesel Fitter or Heavy Vehicle Mechanic with a strong focus on quality workmanship.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills to identify problems and deliver repair solutions.
• Experience working on mining or construction equipment is highly regarded.
• Able to work autonomously and manage priorities in a remote field service environment.
• Commitment to safety, quality and customer satisfaction.
• Be FIFO ready; FIFO from Cairns is preferred.
• Hold HRWL tickets (Forklift, Dogger, Rigger, Working at Heights) and a current Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair equipment – diagnose, service, and repair heavy mining and construction equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Prevent downtime – perform preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs in the field to maximise equipment availability.
• Keep accurate records – complete detailed service and maintenance documentation for compliance and equipment history.
• Support customers – deliver exceptional technical support and timely advice.
• Work safely every day – uphold safety standards, site requirements and compliance procedures.

Skills

Diesel fitter trade

Heavy vehicle mechanic

Diagnostics

Autonomy

Safety minded

Remote field service

Education

Trade qualification: Diesel Fitter

Trade qualification: Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

Tools

HRWL tickets (Forklift, Dogger, Rigger, WAH)

Driver’s Licence

Job description

Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd invites applications for Field Service Fitters to service mining and construction equipment in Weipa under an 8/6 FIFO roster. You will diagnose, service and repair heavy CAT machinery, ensuring reliability and uptime for clients while working autonomously in remote settings.

We seek qualified Diesel Fitters or Heavy Vehicle Mechanics with strong fault-finding skills, safety focus, and the ability to manage priorities on remote sites.