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As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there's no better place to make a genuine difference.
Together we're making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.
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ABOUT CANNINGTON Our Cannington operation is one of the world's largest producers of silver and lead.
Located in northwest Queensland, Cannington boasts an underground mine and processing facility situated approximately 800 kilometres west of Townsville and a concentrate handling facility at the Port of Townsville.
Cannington mine provides on-site accommodation including meal services, as well as sporting and gym facilities.
WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional annual leave.
26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers.
Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.
ABOUT THE ROLE This is a permanent position on a 7:7 day/night shift roster, FIFO from Townsville/Brisbane/Cairns or DIDO from Mount Isa to Cannington.
As the Diesel Fitter, you will maintain heavy vehicle (HV) mobile plant equipment to the defined standards and procedures to ensure equipment availability targets are achieved.
You will ensure adequate scoping of corrective work to facilitate the work management process.
Other key responsibilities include, but aren't limited to: Scheduled and breakdown maintenance, inspections, diagnosis and repair to all areas of mobile plant, including mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.
Conduct maintenance activities in an underground environment to a fleet of Sandvik and Epiroc drill rigs, CAT underground trucks and loaders and ancillary mobile equipment.
Ensure adequate scoping of corrective work to facilitate the work management process.
Use of computerised maintenance systems (SAP).
ABOUT YOU You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following: Experience working as a Diesel Fitter on underground drilling equipment (Sandvik DD421, Epiroc Simba LC6 and MC6) in a mining environment.
Previous experience working on underground load and haul mobile fleet including CAT R1700,R2900, R3000 LHD and AD63, AD60/AD45 trucks Hydraulic fault finding experience Ability to thrive in a team environment and work with safety at the forefront at all times.
Qualifications for this position are: Trade qualified Heavy Duty Diesel Fitter / Mechanic (Australian recognised).
Class C or higher Drivers Licence HRWL Dogging, Rigging and Forklift (desirable) Current First Aid / CPR or willing to obtain.
South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.
We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
This job advert will close on 4th February 2025.