Senior Diesel Mechanic - Mining & Heavy Plant Equipment

EPG Payroll & HR Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EPG Payroll & HR Australia is seeking a full-time experienced Diesel Mechanic responsible for diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs of plant and equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.

The role requires a trade qualification in Diesel Fitting or Plant Mechanic, with experience on heavy mining and earth-moving equipment. CMMS experience and strong planning skills are essential for meeting schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification required (Diesel Fitting/Plant Mechanic or similar).
• Experience with heavy Mining & Earth Moving Equipment is expected.
• Experience using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan tasks, parts acquisition and execute repairs, maintenance and servicing duties.
• Prioritise work in accordance with Maintenance Schedule.
• Fault diagnosis and general repairs.
• Ensure planned repairs are executed within time and cost requirements/estimates.
• Machine maintenance, component replacement and component overhaul.
• Carry out pre-start checks on plant and equipment to be operated.
• Re-fuelling and inspections.
• Basic cutting and welding, auto electrical tasks, hydraulic/pneumatics and air conditioning diagnostics and repairs as required.
• Ensure all items are adequately secured in/on vehicles used for transportation.
• Strive for zero damage to plant and equipment.
• Follow OEM work instructions and disposal procedures.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and assist with implementation.
• Adherence to company policies and safety plans.

Skills

Critical thinking

Planning & organising

Problem solving

CMMS experience

Education

Trade Qualification – Diesel Fitting/Plant Mechanic

Tools

CMMS

Job description

EPG Payroll & HR Australia is seeking a full-time experienced Diesel Mechanic responsible for diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs of plant and equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.

The role requires a trade qualification in Diesel Fitting or Plant Mechanic, with experience on heavy mining and earth-moving equipment. CMMS experience and strong planning skills are essential for meeting schedules and budgets.