Heavy Diesel Fitter - Blackwater Mine

BUMA Australia Pty Ltd; Blackwater; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodation

Living Away from Home Allowance (LAFHA

Bus transport to/from Rockhampton/Yepp

Employee benefits discounts

Job summary

BUMA Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a qualified Heavy Diesel Fitter for Blackwater Mine in Central Queensland. You will perform repairs and preventive maintenance on a fleet including CAT 16M/18M graders, 785 water trucks, and large excavators, reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor.

The role requires proven trade qualifications, relevant experience, and a strong safety mindset. It offers a 7/7 roster with 12.5-hour shifts, full-time permanent status, camp accommodation or LAFHA, bus transport,

Qualifications

• Diesel fitter/heavy vehicle trade qualifications.
• Experience in a similar role in mining or heavy industry.
• Proven experience with 789 and 930E trucks and large excavators.
• Safety-focused with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs and preventative maintenance on a large fleet.
• Work under supervision to ensure reliability of CAT 16M/18M graders, 785 water trucks, and other equipment.
• Plan and schedule maintenance tasks to minimize downtime.
• Adhere to safety standards and quality procedures.

Skills

Diesel fitter experience

Heavy vehicle maintenance

Safety conscious

Planning & scheduling

Pressure tolerance

Education

Trade qualifications - Diesel fitter

Tools

CAT equipment

Heavy trucks

Excavators (Hitachi/CAT/O&K)

Job description

BUMA's vision is to build a modern mining and rehabilitation company that drives growth. BUMA Australia adopts a relationship-focused, long-term strategy for project success. We consistently deliver value to clients throughout all mining stages, leveraging expertise and equipment for comprehensive surface operation services.

About the Role:

We are currently seeking experienced Heavy Diesel Fitters interested in joining our team at Blackwater Mine. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for carrying out repairs and preventative maintenance on our large fleet consisting of:

• CAT 16M & 18M graders
• CAT 785 water trucks

About You:

• Relevant diesel fitter/heavy vehicle trade qualifications
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role
• Proven experience with 789 and 930E trucks along with 600T & 800T Caterpillar, Hitachi, & O&K Excavators
• High levels of initiative and the ability to work well under pressure
• Safety focus with a high attention to detail
• Excellent work planning and scheduling skills
• Coal Board Medical/Health Assessment (desired, not essential)
• Standard 11 Statement of Attainment (desired, not essential)

Working at BUMA:

BUMA Australia is a people focused business, with a strong emphasis on safety, training, development and continuous improvement. As a BUMA employee at Blackwater you will have access to:

• 7/7 roster - 12.5hr shifts
• Annualised weekly pay + Super
• Full time permanent position
• Camp accommodation or Living Away from Home Allowance (LAFHA)
• Company provided bus transport to and from Rockhampton/Yeppoon/Emerald
• Discounted employee benefits on health insurance, groceries, fuel and set retail outlets with BUMA LAB

Blackwater Mine

Located in Central Queensland, Blackwater Mine is one of the state's largest coal mines, just 21 km from Blackwater. BUMA Australia has been handling truck and excavator pre-strip operations here since 2012, moving over 35 million BCM of material annually.

Our fleet includes Komatsu 930E and Caterpillar 789C haul trucks, paired with Hitachi EX8000, Caterpillar 6060, and Hitachi EX3600 excavators.

All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.