Heavy Diesel Mechanic

Oceana Gold; Macraes; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Healthcare cover

Life insurance

Long service

Recognition program

Onsite health services

Free transport

Study assistance

EAP access

Job summary

OceanaGold in Otago, NZ, invites applications for a maintenance technician based at the Macraes mine to safely service and repair mining machinery and ancillary plant across the open pit workshop. You will work on a 7 days on / 7 days off / 7 nights on / 7 days off roster, residential position; advantages include healthcare, life insurance, and employee support programs.

Candidates should have a National Certificate in Automotive Heavy Engineering or equivalent, a current driver\'s licence, and

Qualifications

• National Certificate in Automotive Heavy Engineering - Plant and Equipment Level 4 or 5 or equivalent (preferred) or other relevant industry Trade qualifications.
• First Aid, Forklift, Overhead Crane, rigging and slinging, Work at Height etc. to NZ standards advantageous but not essential.
• Full, clean and current drivers Licence, ability to drive manual vehicles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, maintenance and daily inspection of the mining fleet and other plant and equipment in the field.
• Attending and repairing breakdowns of the mining fleet and ancillary plant.
• General repairs and maintenance on all mining, ancillary and support plant.
• Daily servicing (refuelling and lubrication) of mining and ancillary plant when required.
• Basic repairs to electrical systems on the mining fleet and ancillary plant.
• Planned replacements of machinery components and component repair/rebuilds.
• Record & report usage of all components, parts, G.E.T and other resources on work-order job cards.

Skills

Heavy machinery maintenance

Field service experience

Diagnostic skills

Driver's license

Education

Heavy equipment trade qualification (NZ L4/L5)

Job description

Job Description

Based at the Macraes mine, you will safely and efficiently undertake the maintenance, repairs and servicing of all mining machinery and ancillary plant/equipment across the open pit maintenance workshop as directed by the Supervisor.

At all times, display a high degree of professionalism and quality workmanship to ensure that cost effective maintenance and repairs are delivered. This role works on a 7 days on / 7 days off / 7 nights on / 7 day off roster.

Key responsibilities:

Repairs, maintenance and daily inspection of the mining fleet and other plant and equipment in the field.

CAT 789 C/D OHT, CAT 18 Graders, CAT D10T Tractors, 992K,988H Loaders, Hitachi EX3600 Excavators.

Attending and repairing breakdowns of the mining fleet and ancillary plant.

General repairs and maintenance on all mining, ancillary and support plant.

Daily servicing (refuelling and lubrication) of mining and ancillary plant when required.

Basic repairs to electrical systems on the mining fleet and ancillary plant.

Planned replacements of machinery components and component repair/rebuilds.

Record & report usage of all components, parts, G.E.T and other resources on work-order job cards.

Qualifications

National Certificate in Automotive Heavy Engineering - Plant and Equipment Level 4 or 5 or equivalent (preferred) or other relevant industry Trade qualifications.

First Aid, Forklift, Overhead Crane, rigging and slinging, Work at Height etc. to relevant NZ standards advantageous but not essential.

Full, clean and current drivers Licence, ability to drive manual vehicles is essential.

Experience

Experience in repairs, maintenance and field service of heavy mining machinery on large mining excavators, trucks, drills rigs, graders, dozers and other ancillary equipment is preferred but not essential.

Must have well-rounded diagnostic and problem solving skills with the ability to quickly identify and repair faults to a high standard.

Additional information

Residential role, live and work in the stunning region of Otago, NZ.

7 on / 7 off, day/night shift roster

Competitive salary + benefits

Discounts on retail and services

Free Southern Cross Healthcare and Life Insurance

Long service recognition

Living Our Values recoginition program

Onsite Physiotherapist and nurse suite

Free transport to work

Study assistance

Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Exceptional working environment where people are valued and respected

Applications close 22 September 2026. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

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