Renewable-Energy HD Fitter: Drill Rigs & Hydraulics

Pilecom; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilecom, a specialist mechanical installer for utility-scale solar farms, seeks a Heavy Diesel Vehicle Mechanic to maintain our fleet at the Maddington workshop and across Australia. This hands-on, hybrid role blends site-based work with Perth-based tasks on drill rigs, piling equipment and hydraulic systems.

You will be responsible for servicing engines, generators, and hydraulic circuits, with on-site breakdown support and a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining and servicing engines, generators, drill rigs and hydraulic systems.
• Competent in locating manuals and data for servicing and schematics.
• Experience ensuring work is carried out with WHS guidelines and standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out services, scheduled maintenance and repairs to vehicles, plant & equipment.
• Maintain and repair drill rigs and piling equipment used on large-scale solar projects.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot hydraulic systems, including pumps, valves and circuits.
• Respond to on-site breakdowns, ensuring minimal downtime and fast fault resolution.
• Perform scheduled servicing across a mixed fleet (drill rigs, telehandlers, generators).
• Read and interpret hydraulic schematics and technical manuals for fault finding.
• Work closely with site teams to keep equipment operating safely and efficiently.
• Take ownership of field-based repairs in a fast-paced, high-production environment.

Skills

Engines & Generators

Tele-handlers & Forklifts

Drill Rigs

Hydraulics

Electrical fault finding

Welding

Piling Equipment

Education

Qual or Trade Certificate as a Heavy Diesel Vehicle Mechanic

Job description

Pilecom, a specialist mechanical installer for utility-scale solar farms, seeks a Heavy Diesel Vehicle Mechanic to maintain our fleet at the Maddington workshop and across Australia. This hands-on, hybrid role blends site-based work with Perth-based tasks on drill rigs, piling equipment and hydraulic systems.

You will be responsible for servicing engines, generators, and hydraulic circuits, with on-site breakdown support and a strong emphasis on safety and quality.