HD Fitter

ConsMin; Marble Bar; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental Health Program

Medibank & HBF discounts

Competitive remuneration package

Job summary

ConsMin is seeking a Mobile Maintenance Technician based at our Woodie Woodie operation in WA. You will diagnose faults and carry out in-pit maintenance on a mobile fleet including Caterpillar and Komatsu equipment, ensuring work aligns with OEM standards and site procedures.

This role requires a Heavy Duty Plant Mechanic Trade Certificate, current police clearance, and strong safety focus. A field-based, long-term opportunity with competitive remuneration is offered.

Qualifications

• Current National Police Clearance (no older than 6 months).
• Ability to understand and interpret OEM manuals and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Excellent diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Product knowledge of Caterpillar and Hitachi equipment.
• Air Conditioning Ticket is advantageous.
• Strong commitment to health, safety and environment policies.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond to equipment breakdowns in the pit and field environments, diagnosing faults and repairing efficiently.
• Carry out in-pit maintenance and breakdown support on mobile fleet (Caterpillar and Komatsu).
• Perform fault finding under operational conditions to minimise downtime.
• Execute hydraulic, electrical and mechanical repairs in the field.
• Conduct planned maintenance in the field to support operations.
• Coordinate with Operations and Maintenance to prioritise breakdown responses.
• Ensure work meets OEM standards and site procedures, with accurate defect reporting.
• Maintain high housekeeping and safety standards in dynamic mining conditions.
• Operate service vehicles and field equipment per site procedures.

Skills

Diagnostic fault-finding

Safety compliance

Heavy equipment knowledge

Team communication

Education

Heavy Duty Plant Mechanic Trade Certificate

Job description

ConsMin produces some of the world’s highest grade manganese ore and is considered a world leader in manganese mining. Our ConsMin Australian operation (Woodie Woodie) is based in the WA Pilbara, 407kms south-east of Port Hedland. Enjoy a short two-hour flight direct to our well-equipped camp and mining operation - only a five minute drive from Woodie airport.

Job Description

Reporting to the Mobile Maintenance Supervisor, the successful applicants will be required to:

• Live the ConsMin Values through safe behaviours, compliance with site procedures, and adherence to life-saving rules.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns in the pit and field environments, ensuring safe and efficient fault diagnosis and repair.
• Carry out in-pit maintenance and breakdown support on a mobile fleet including Caterpillar and Komatsu equipment
• Perform fault finding under operational conditions, often in high-pressure situations to minimise downtime and production impact.
• Execute repairs on hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems in the field.
• Conduct planned maintenance tasks in the field where required to support operational continuity.
• Liaise closely with Operations and Maintenance teams to prioritise and coordinate breakdown response activities.
• Ensure all work is completed to OEM standards and site requirements, with accurate reporting of defects and repairs.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards in field work areas and ensure all work is conducted safely in dynamic mining conditions.
• Operate service vehicles and field equipment in accordance with site procedures.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Current National Police Clearance (No older than 6 months)
• Heavy Duty Plant Mechanic Trade Certificate
• Ability to understand and interpret OEM manuals and hydraulic/ pneumatic
• Excellent diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• Product knowledge of Caterpillar (6020B, D10T, 16M, 789C’s + D’s & 777G) and Hitachi (EX1200, EX3600)
• Strong commitment to following health, safety and environment policies and procedures
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Air Conditioning Ticket is an advantageous

ConsMin offers

• Friendly and supportive team who will help you succeed in this role
• Long term career progression opportunities
• Competitive remuneration package and benefits
• Award Winning Mental Health Program - Mining Minds Matter, Working Away Not Alone;
• Medibank & HBF corporate insurance discounts; and

ConsMin is committed to being an inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that promotes and embraces diversity.