Mechanic

MPC Group; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MPK is seeking a qualified Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanic to join the Well Intervention Services maintenance team in Australia. The role focuses on preventive and corrective maintenance, hydraulics work, and in-field support for MPK crews, ensuring safety and reliability of vehicles and equipment.

Ideal candidates will hold a relevant trade certificate, have 1–2 years of industry experience, and hold licenses including 4WD operation, forklift, HR/HC and a manual car license.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in maintenance and repairs.
• Proficiency with hydraulics and auto electrical systems.
• Good communication skills to coordinate with teams and vendors.
• Competent with basic computer systems and asset management software.

Responsibilities

• Record and report all work in the Asset management system.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Service light and heavy vehicles, including NHVAS compliant tasks.
• Work with hydraulics on wireline unit, crane, forklifts and related systems.
• Mobilise in-field to correct deficiencies for MPK crews and support Wireline ops.
• Maintain inventory discipline and conduct proper handovers and housekeeping.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Hydraulics

Auto electrical

Good communication skills

Computer skills

Australia work rights

Education

RelevantTrade Certificate

Job description

About MPK:

Re-energised. The kind of thinking the world is demanding to transition to a new energy future. This requires the dynamic attitude that MPK is known for delivering. Whether it’s upstream LNG development and servicing, fluid transportation, or renewables, in the essential energy, water and natural resources sectors, we’re here to use our proven ingenuity to redefine the challenge and innovate solutions that solve problems and deliver high quality outcomes.
You need only look at our long term partnerships and outcomes with major industry leaders to see how we have successfully realised their vision.

With the world’s growing demand for increased energy supply, MPK are there to provide essential infrastructure services and solutions. We offer three primary, but interconnected, divisions to clients – Infrastructure, Services and Solutions.
MPK. Right solutions. Right people. Right for the future.

Want to know more? Head to our website atwww.mpckinetic.com/

Our Values:

Care: We are genuine and fair and have high expectations of ourselves. We are like family. We pull our weight and watch each other’s backs. We care for our people because our people are who we are.

Solve: We understand our client needs because we collaborate. We align with clients to pursue efficiency and safety and, as partners, anticipate challenges and adapt. We embrace technology to deliver the solutions our clients need.

Deliver: Our focus in delivering value to our clients is paramount and is the cornerstone of our commercial relationships.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply for our positions.

This role is a great opportunity for a qualified Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanic to help build the Well Intervention Services new maintenance team.

About the role:

• Record and report all work performed into Asset management system. Reviewing system to schedule and do repairs – and also booking equipment with 3rd party vendors to repair / service when required. Including vehicle loading cranes.
• Work to conduct scheduled preventative maintenance on vehicles/equipment
• Light vehicle, light truck and heavy vehicle servicing of vehicles in the NHVAS Scheme
• Familiar with NHVAS requirements and responsibilities
• Hydraulics work on wireline unit, crane and forklift systems. General mechanical repair works on Seals & bearings, drive line, suspension, brakes, pneumatics, electrics, Basic intermediate welding & grinding
• Very little to no heavy overhaul – no clutch, gearbox, diff, engine overhauls or swaps expected
• Mobilise in-field to correct vehicle/equipment deficiencies for MPK crews when requested - even supporting Wireline operations
• Work with the Inventory manager to optimize store inventory and useage
• Service vehicle must be kept clean and inventory maintained
• Conduct face-to-face handovers with appropriate notes with opposite shift when possible
• Always ensure proper housekeeping
• HSE awareness
• Other maintenance tasks as directed

About You:

• RelevantTrade Certificate
• Minimum 1 - 2 years’ experience in the industry
• 4WD Operate Vehicles in the field (PMASUP236)
• Drilling & Completions General Induction/Industry Safety Induction
• CPR (HLTAID001)
• First Aid (HLTAID002 + HLTAID003)
• Forklift licence
• HR / HC licence and Manual car license
• Strong mechanical aptitude – including hydraulics and auto electrical.
• Good communication skills
• Computer skills would be advantageous
• Working rights for Australia