HD Plant Mechanic – FIFO - 2:1 Roster

Georgiou; Pannawonica; Hybrid; AUD 79,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgiou is seeking experienced Heavy Duty Plant Mechanics for a major civil project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. You will operate on a 2:1 FIFO roster from Perth, maintaining a brand-new fleet of heavy earthmoving equipment critical to bulk earthworks.

Join Georgiou, a STRABAG SE company, and contribute to a high-production, safety-focused maintenance team with training and clear career pathways across Australia and STRABAG’s global network.

Qualifications

• Australian recognised trade qualification as a Heavy Duty Fitter / Plant Mechanic.
• Proven post-trade experience maintaining heavy mobile plant and earthmoving equipment.
• Strong diagnostic, fault-finding and troubleshooting capability, including electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and scheduled maintenance across heavy mobile plant and equipment.
• Diagnose faults and undertake breakdown repairs to minimise equipment downtime.
• Carry out servicing, repairs and component maintenance to required safety and reliability standards.
• Maintain and repair equipment including articulated and rigid trucks, scrapers, dozers, excavators, graders, wheel loaders and ancillary plant.
• Apply strong diagnostic, fault-finding and troubleshooting skills across mechanical and associated systems.
• Identify defects and emerging maintenance issues before they impact plant availability.
• Complete maintenance documentation accurately and to required standards.
• Work closely with the Workshop Supervisor and construction team to prioritise maintenance activities.
• Ensure all work is undertaken in accordance with Georgiou’s safety, quality and compliance requirements.
• Work collaboratively with the maintenance and production teams to keep the fleet operating efficiently.

Education

Heavy Duty Fitter / Plant Mechanic (Australian recognised trade qualification)

Job description

Pannawonica, Western Australia, Australia

Why Join Georgiou – A STRABAG company.

Georgiou is seeking experienced Heavy Duty Plant Mechanics to join our team for an upcoming major civil project for a blue-chip mining client in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.

Working a 2:1 FIFO roster ex Perth, you’ll be part of the project’s plant maintenance team, maintaining and supporting a brand new fleet of heavy earthmoving equipment critical to the delivery of bulk earthworks.

This is an opportunity to put your trade skills to work in a high-production project environment, maintaining modern civil gear alongside an experienced maintenance and construction team.

At Georgiou—now proudly part of STRABAG SE, one of Europe’s largest construction technology groups—you’ll join a business where local expertise meets global opportunity.

For nearly 50 years, we’ve built Australia’s infrastructure and our reputation for being the best people to work with.

With Georgiou’s local knowledge and experience and STRABAG’s forward-thinking innovation, we’re delivering projects that connect communities, develop people and set new industry benchmarks, all while staying true to the culture and values that make Georgiou unique.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Attractive FIFO roster – 2:1 FIFO ex Perth
• Excellent rates, equivalent up to $95 per hour flat with permanent entitlements, such as annual and personal leave, LSL, and wellbeing leave
• Permanent role with Georgiou – Perth based work in between projects if required
• Major Pilbara project – support significant civil and bulk earthworks operations for a blue-chip mining client
• Work with serious gear – maintain and repair a new modern fleet of heavy mobile earthmoving equipment
• Be part of a strong team – work alongside experienced maintenance and construction professionals
• Grow without limits – access training, mentoring and career pathways across Australia and STRABAG’s global network
• A culture that cares – our values of Care, Integrity and Excellence guide everything we do
• Reward for your work – competitive remuneration and access to the Georgiou Perks discounts platform

About the role:

As a Heavy Duty Plant Mechanic, you’ll perform preventative maintenance, servicing, diagnostics and breakdown repairs across Georgiou’s heavy mobile plant fleet.

You’ll play an important role in keeping equipment safe, reliable and available for the project’s production team, working across a range of heavy earthmoving and ancillary equipment in a fast-paced project environment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Perform preventative and scheduled maintenance across heavy mobile plant and equipment
• Diagnose faults and undertake breakdown repairs to minimise equipment downtime
• Carry out servicing, repairs and component maintenance to required safety and reliability standards
• Maintain and repair equipment including articulated and rigid trucks, scrapers, dozers, excavators, graders, wheel loaders and ancillary plant
• Apply strong diagnostic, fault-finding and troubleshooting skills across mechanical and associated systems
• Identify defects and emerging maintenance issues before they impact plant availability
• Complete maintenance documentation accurately and to required standards
• Work closely with the Workshop Supervisor and construction team to prioritise maintenance activities
• Ensure all work is undertaken in accordance with Georgiou’s safety, quality and compliance requirements
• Work collaboratively with the maintenance and production teams to keep the fleet operating efficiently

Your skills and experience:

• Australian recognised trade qualification as a Heavy Duty Fitter / Plant Mechanic
• Demonstrated post-trade experience maintaining heavy mobile plant and earthmoving equipment
• Proven experience with CAT or similar heavy earthmoving equipment, including scrapers, dozers, graders, wheel loaders and excavators
• Strong diagnostic, fault-finding and troubleshooting capability, including electrical systems
• Experience working across workshop and field service environments
• Previous mining, FIFO or large-scale civil construction experience will be highly regarded
• Strong commitment to safety and high-quality workmanship
• Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team
• Construction White Card
• Valid C Class driver’s licence, with HR licence highly regarded
• Physically fit and capable of meeting the demands of the role
• Strong alignment with our values: Care, Integrity and Excellence

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team:

We welcome applicants of all cultures, backgrounds and identities; people with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and current or former members of the Australian Defence Force, including veterans and reservists. We are proud to be endorsed by Work180 as a great place for women to work.

Contact Us

NSW - 02 8072 3600

QLD - 07 3319 4500

WA & NT - 08 9200 2500