Underground Heavy-Duty Fitter | FIFO Goldfields (8:6/2:2)

NES Fircroft; Perth; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Camp and Facilities on site

Surface & Underground Workshops

Upskilling and training

Job summary

NES Fircroft is assisting Joina Owner Operator of several underground mine sites in the Goldfields with a FIFO maintenance role. The successful candidate will maintain underground mobile equipment, diagnose faults, and support production targets on 12-hour shifts with 8:6 or 2:2 rosters.

You will be trade-qualified, experienced with underground machinery and committed to safety, with duties including inspections, servicing, and collaboration with operators to minimise downtime.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Heavy Diesel Fitting and experience in underground mining machinery.
• Fault-finding and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Excellent communication and a team-focused approach with a safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance, servicing and repairs on underground mobile fleet including trucks, boggers, IT’s, Normet Agitator vehicles and drills.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and drivetrain faults to minimise downtime and maintain fleet availability.
• Conduct inspections, servicing, and component change-outs to manufacturer and site standards.
• Complete pre-start checks and ensure equipment is safe and compliant for operation.
• Accurately record maintenance activities and report defects or hazards.
• Work closely with operators and supervisors to minimise machine downtime.

Skills

Heavy Diesel Fitting

Underground mining

Fault finding

Teamwork

Safety ethos

Manual Driver's Licence

Education

Trade qualification in Heavy Diesel Fitting

Job description

NES Fircroft is assisting Joina Owner Operator of several underground mine sites in the Goldfields with a FIFO maintenance role. The successful candidate will maintain underground mobile equipment, diagnose faults, and support production targets on 12-hour shifts with 8:6 or 2:2 rosters.

You will be trade-qualified, experienced with underground machinery and committed to safety, with duties including inspections, servicing, and collaboration with operators to minimise downtime.