Lead Heavy-Diesel Fitter – Underground Fleet Leader

PYBAR Mining Services Pty; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Milestone service awards and gifts

Medibank corporate private health保险 9%

Reimbursement for prescription safety

Toyota fleet discounts

Travel insurance & car hire discounts

JB HiFi discounts

Qantas Club and Virgin lounge membersh

Job summary

PYBAR Mining Services Pty is seeking an experienced Leading Hand Heavy Diesel Fitter to join our maintenance team at the Eloise and Jericho copper operations in North Queensland. This hands-on leadership role requires guiding a skilled crew and prioritising daily maintenance to keep underground fleet performance high.

You'll lead by example, mentor tradespeople, coordinate tasks, and drive safe work practices while supporting planning and improvement across PYBAR's operation.

Qualifications

• Australian-recognised trade qualification as a Heavy Diesel Fitter, Diesel Mechanic or equivalent.
• Current Manual unrestricted Australian driver's licence.
• Proven experience maintaining underground heavy mobile equipment.
• Experience maintaining Sandvik underground drill rigs.
• Previous experience as a Leading Hand, Senior Fitter or in a similar team leadership position.
• Strong mechanical and hydraulic diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Ability to coordinate maintenance priorities, support tradespeople and work effectively with mining operations.
• Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safe work practices and leading by example.

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring maintenance personnel, promoting teamwork, accountability and a positive crew culture.
• Coordinating daily maintenance activities, allocating work and prioritising repairs to maximise fleet availability.
• Getting hands-on with servicing, breakdowns, fault finding and complex mechanical and hydraulic repairs.
• Supporting maintenance planning, ensuring preventative and scheduled maintenance is completed efficiently.
• Providing technical guidance to tradespeople, supporting their development and building capability within the team.
• Working closely with operations and maintenance management to minimise downtime and support underground development targets.
• Driving continuous improvement in maintenance practices, equipment reliability and workshop efficiency.
• Leading by example on safety, ensuring work is completed to a high standard and in accordance with site procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Diagnostics & fault-finding

Mechanical skills

Hydraulic skills

Safety focus

Education

Australian-recognised trade qualification as a Heavy Diesel Fitter, Diesel Mechanic or equivalent

Tools

Sandvik DD422i

CAT XE

Sandvik LH621

Volvo ITC

Jacon Maxijet

Elphinstone WR820

Job description

PYBAR Mining Services Pty is seeking an experienced Leading Hand Heavy Diesel Fitter to join our maintenance team at the Eloise and Jericho copper operations in North Queensland. This hands-on leadership role requires guiding a skilled crew and prioritising daily maintenance to keep underground fleet performance high.

You'll lead by example, mentor tradespeople, coordinate tasks, and drive safe work practices while supporting planning and improvement across PYBAR's operation.