Senior Mining Equipment Mechanic - Lead Diesel & Hydraulics

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 49,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a senior Mining Equipment Mechanic to lead maintenance on a diverse fleet of excavators, loaders, haul trucks and drills in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will diagnose faults, perform complex repairs, and mentor junior mechanics on best practices.

This role emphasizes safety, diagnostics, and reliability in demanding conditions. A trade qualification and minimum five years of experience on heavy mobile mining equipment are required, with a focus on CAT, Komatsu, or Sandvik

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as Heavy Equipment/Diesel Mechanic or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working as a mechanic on heavy‑duty mobile mining equipment.
• Proven expertise diagnosing and repairing diesel engines, hydraulic systems, transmissions and electrical systems of major mining brands.
• Strong understanding of preventative maintenance for heavy machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, service manuals and diagnostic printouts.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting on heavy‑duty mining equipment, including diesel engines, hydraulics, powertrains and electrical systems.
• Conduct routine preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing to ensure equipment reliability.
• Execute complex repairs and component replacements on excavators, haul trucks, dozers, drills and other mining machinery.
• Read and interpret technical manuals, schematics and diagnostic data.
• Ensure maintenance and repair activities adhere to safety standards and company procedures.
• Operate heavy equipment safely for testing and functional checks.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and repair reports.
• Identify recurring issues and recommend proactive solutions to minimize breakdowns.
• Mentor and guide junior mechanics, sharing knowledge and best practices.
• Order and manage parts inventory as needed.

Skills

Diesel engines

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Diagnostics

Team leadership

Education

Trade qualification in heavy equipment

Tools

CAT

Komatsu

Sandvik

Job description

Placements24 seeks a senior Mining Equipment Mechanic to lead maintenance on a diverse fleet of excavators, loaders, haul trucks and drills in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will diagnose faults, perform complex repairs, and mentor junior mechanics on best practices.

This role emphasizes safety, diagnostics, and reliability in demanding conditions. A trade qualification and minimum five years of experience on heavy mobile mining equipment are required, with a focus on CAT, Komatsu, or Sandvik