Lead Heavy Diesel Fitter – Underground Mining (FIFO)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Milestone service awards

Medibank corporate private health保险

Reimbursement for prescription safety

Toyota fleet discounts & novated lease

Travel insurance & car hire discounts

JB HiFi discounts

Qantas Club and Virgin lounge

Job summary

PYBAR Mining Services Pty Ltd. seeks a hands-on Leading Hand Heavy Diesel Fitter to lead a maintenance crew at the Eloise and Jericho copper operations in North Queensland.

You’ll own daily maintenance priorities, supervise trades, and keep underground fleet running safely and efficiently. You’ll mentor a skilled team, coordinate servicing, assist planning, and drive continuous improvement while upholding site safety, procedures and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as Heavy Diesel Fitter or Diesel Mechanic.
• Experience maintaining underground heavy mobile equipment.
• Previous Leading Hand or supervisory experience.
• Current manual unrestricted Australian driver’s licence.

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

Strong communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Australian-recognised Heavy Diesel Fitter / Diesel Mechanic trade qualification

Tools

Sandvik drill rigs

CAT XE loaders

Volvo toolcarriers

Jacon Maxijet

Job description

PYBAR Mining Services Pty Ltd. seeks a hands-on Leading Hand Heavy Diesel Fitter to lead a maintenance crew at the Eloise and Jericho copper operations in North Queensland.

You’ll own daily maintenance priorities, supervise trades, and keep underground fleet running safely and efficiently. You’ll mentor a skilled team, coordinate servicing, assist planning, and drive continuous improvement while upholding site safety, procedures and quality standards.