About the Role We are looking for an experienced Mechanic to join the Olympic Dam Plant and Equipment team.
This role requires effective and efficient mechanical service involving the repair, servicing and maintenance of Ahrens's vehicle fleet, equipment and plant including Heavy Commercial type equipment, light fleet, underground light vehicles and ancillary vehicles, while ensuring compliance to safety, quality and time specifications and standards.
Key Responsibilities Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults in engines and parts, including hydraulic and pneumatic schematics Performing scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrications and engine tune-ups, to achieve smoother running of vehicles and ensure compliance with pollution regulations Repair, adjust, and overhaul or replace major assemblies or subassemblies such as engine mechanical, electrical, air-conditioning, fuel, emission, power train, brake, steering, and suspension using computerised test equipment, calibration devices, gauges, etc Performing servicing and repairs on company plant, equipment, machinery and vehicles Dismantling and removing engine assemblies, transmissions, steering mechanisms and other components, and checking parts Repairing and replacing worn and defective parts and reassembling mechanical components, and referring to service manuals as needed Reassembling engines and parts after being repaired Testing and adjusting mechanical parts after being repaired for proper performance Diagnosing and testing parts with the assistance of computers Undertake time in field activities as required and actively monitor housekeeping at the worksite and yard, completing audits and documentation Skills and Experience At least 1 year experience working as a Mechanic servicing, repairing and providing maintenance Certificate IV in automotive Mechanical Diagnosis Certificate lll in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology Current drivers licence Aptitude for mechanical and fabrication concepts and tasks Motivated and willing to undertake any additional training About the Company Ahrens is a fifth-generation, Australian family-owned company, with over 120 years' experience in delivering a wide range of high-quality and cost-effective products and projects across Australia, with footprints overseas.
From humble beginnings in regional South Australia, we have grown into a full Construction, Engineering, Mining & Industrial Services, Sheds & Silos and Water Storage company which provides complete turnkey project solutions, supported by our 26 divisions.
As we continue to evolve, so does our need to heavily invest in our people and facilities for continued success.
With 1,300 employees Australia-wide, we are united by a positive and supportive team culture, a commitment to look after each other, be the best we can and represent a diverse range of backgrounds and skills.
In return, we reward those who passionately work with us towards our vision.
A major part of the Ahrens family of brands, our mining services and infrastructure has an unrivalled history of delivering innovative, economical, and quality mining projects and services to suit resource engineering, design and construct, non-process, maintenance, resource building, civil works and structural, mechanical and piping works.
We specialise in working in remote locations and our significant scope of in-house labour, trades, plant, and equipment enable us to respond at short notice to meet the tightest deadlines.
Benefits Employee Assistance Program, supporting you and your family's health & wellbeing Discounts to some of Australia's leading corporate partners in private health insurance, gyms, travel, clothing, vehicles and more Generous paid parental leave entitlements to support you and your family Annual Employee Donation Scheme to support a charity/cause of your choice Family, social and team building events including Friday afternoon team bonding Opportunities for career progression How to Apply To apply click the "Apply Now" to submit your updated resume and cover letter, further enquiries can be directed to Anja Hajdin, HR Coordinator on 08 8521 0083 or via email to ****** Ahrens is an Equal Opportunity employer who recognise the value in a diverse workforce.
We are dedicated to promote an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all genders and people of Indigenous backgrounds.