Fitter Olympic Dam

Careermine; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 82,656,000 - 110,208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Modern camp facilities

Salary sacrifice options

Discounted health insurance

Career pathways

Job summary

Redpath is expanding its maintenance team at Olympic Dam Mine in South Australia. We seek experienced HD Fitters with underground hard-rock experience to service a modern fleet and keep it performing at peak efficiency.

Join a high-performing crew on a rotating 14/14 roster (12-hour shifts), with opportunities for career development, PPE provided, and modern camp facilities at the site.

Qualifications

• Underground hard-rock mobile plant experience is essential.
• Trade qualifications are required.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving ability essential.
• Mechanical and auto-electrical knowledge beneficial.
• Driver's license required.
• Must pass a National Police Check and Pre-Employment Medical.
• Current First Aid/CPR or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mobile and fixed plant to safety and regulatory standards.
• Perform high-quality repairs within set timeframes.
• Conduct fault finding, diagnostics and component replacement.
• Identify hazards and manage risks to ensure a safe workplace.

Skills

Underground mining

Trade qualifications

Diagnostics

Mechanical knowledge

Auto-electrical knowledge

Driver's license

Police check

First Aid/CPR

Job description

Job Description

Olympic Dam Mine in South Australia is expanding - and we're growing our maintenance team! We're seeking experienced HD Fitters with underground hard‑rock experience to help keep a modern fleet running at peak performance.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Be Doing

Working a rotating 14/14 roster (12‑hour shifts), you'll be part of a high-performing maintenance crew responsible for servicing and repairing a range of mobile and fixed plant, including:

• Agi trucks
• Cablebolters
• Normet Shotcrete rigs
• Toyota LandCruisers
• IT Carriers

Your day-to-day will include:

• Maintaining mobile and fixed plant to meet safety and regulatory standards
• Completing high‑quality repairs within set timeframes
• Fault finding, diagnostics, and component replacement
• Identifying hazards and managing risks to keep everyone safe

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience with underground hard‑rock mobile plant
• Relevant trade qualifications
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving ability
• Mechanical and auto‑electrical knowledge
• Manual driver's licence
• Ability to pass a National Police Check and Pre‑Employment Medical
• Current First Aid/CPR (or willing to obtain)
• A positive, can‑do attitude aligned with Redpath's motto: Consider it done - safely.

What You’ll Get in Return

• Financial incentives for residential employees
• Even time roster for true work life balance
• PPE provided
• Clear career pathways and internal promotion opportunities
• Competitive hourly rates + super paid on all hours
• Modern camp facilities: ensuite rooms, gym, pool, wet mess, Telstra & Optus coverage
• Salary sacrifice options for super & novated leases
• Prescription safety glasses reimbursement (up to $200)
• Discounted BUPA health insurance
• Redzone Reward Program - discounts and cashback at hundreds of retailers
• Employee Assistance Program (4 free family‑inclusive sessions per year)
• Investment in your development with OEM‑accredited trade training
• Service Milestone Bonuses:
  $3k at 5 years
  $10k at 10 years
  $15k at 15 years
  $20k at 20 years

About Us

In 1962, Jim Redpath's vision for the company was much the same as it is today; offering a high level of service to the mining industry, which exceeds current standards and provides challenge for its employees. With a foundation built on global experience, adaptability and exceptional workmanship, Redpath leads the industry with cutting edge innovations in safety and mining practices. Services including underground construction, shaft sinking, raiseboring, mine contracting, raise mining, mine development, engineering and technical services and a variety of specialty services are offered around the world, with the expertise and qualifications in place to support any scope of work. Global experience has given Redpath expansive regulatory knowledge, regional expertise, and cultural sensitivity. Redpath has built a solid reputation for conquering tough challenges and adapting to a variety of environments. Redpath's employees are the heart of the company's success, and it remains through them that the company will continue to expand and flourish.

Redpath is committed to an environment that is barrier‑free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.