Leading Hand Heavy Diesel Fitter

PYBAR Careers External; Cairns Regional; Presencial; AUD 110.000 - 117.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

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

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Diagnostics & fault-finding

Mechanical skills

Hydraulic skills

Safety focus

Educación

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

Herramientas

Sandvik DD422i

CAT XE

Sandvik LH621

Volvo ITC

Jacon Maxijet

Elphinstone WR820

Descripción del empleo

ABOUT US

PYBAR – a Thiess Company – is a leading provider of mining services, specialising in metalliferous underground hard rock mining. Since 1993, our success has been built on safe, efficient underground infrastructure development and consistent, reliable production.

We deliver projects across Australia, from large, established mining operations to greenfield developments. Our capabilities span mine development, production, cable bolting and drilling, raise boring, shotcreting, and fleet services.

THE OPPORTUNITY

PYBAR is seeking an experienced Leading Hand Heavy Diesel Fitter to join our established maintenance team at the Eloise and Jericho copper operations in North Queensland.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity where you'll guide and support a skilled maintenance crew, take ownership of daily maintenance priorities and play a key role in keeping our underground fleet operating safely and efficiently

Here's what we offer:

• Rates: $80-$85/hr + monthly bonus, with 13 paid hours per working day.
• Roster: 15 days on / 13 days off and 14 nights on / 14 days off.
• Employment: Permanent full-time position directly with PYBAR.
• FIFO: Charter flights from Brisbane and Townsville, with connections from major airports.
• Camp: Quality accommodation with private ensuites, excellent meals, gym, Wi-Fi and wet mess.
• Career Growth: Ongoing training, leadership development and opportunities to progress into senior maintenance and supervisory roles across PYBAR's national operations.

As a Leading Hand, you'll be responsible for:

• 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.

THE FLEET

You'll be responsible for helping keep a modern and diverse underground fleet running, including:

• Sandvik DD422i development drill rigs, including recently introduced equipment.
• CAT XE and Sandvik LH621 underground loaders.
• Volvo integrated toolcarriers.
• Jacon Maxijet shotcrete sprayers.
• Elphinstone WR820 underground agitators.

With a mix of new and established equipment, you'll have opportunities to apply your technical expertise, solve challenging problems and directly influence fleet performance

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

• 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.

THE FUN STUFF

• Training and development opportunities
• Being an employee of PYBAR you will have exclusive access to PYBAR Perks! (See further details below).
• Employee recognition programs.
• Grow your career with us! - Reimbursement of approved courses & study.
• Paid parental leave benefits.

PYBAR PERKS

• Milestone service awards and gifts - PYBAR celebrating with you.
• Medibank corporate private health insurance discount of 9% for you and your family.
• Reimbursement for prescription safety glasses up to $350.
• Toyota fleet discounts & novated leasing options.
• Book your next family holiday today! Access to travel insurance & car hire discounts.
• JB HiFi discounts.
• Qantas Club and Virgin lounge membership discounts.

INCLUSION & DIVERSITY

Inclusion and diversity is important to us, which is why 'Respect' is one of our core values. We welcome and strive for a diverse workforce and to help us achieve this, we would love to receive applications from females, Indigenous Australians, LGBTQI+ community members and anyone else who would love to join our team.