Heavy Vehicle Mechanic / Fitter

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

Put your heavy vehicle and mechanical expertise to work across a diverse mobile fleet and plant operation. As a Heavy Vehicle Mechanic / Fitter, you will provide maintenance and reliability support across mobile fleet equipment, Mobile Manufacturing Units and fixed plant, including scheduled servicing, repairs, breakdown maintenance and technical support.

Based in Central Queensland on a 7/7 roster, the role offers FIFO and DIDO options, with camp accommodation provided while on roster.

Bring your technical know-how to a hands-on role where you can solve real equipment challenges, work across a diverse range of assets and make an impact on the reliability of our operations.

What you will be doing

• To perform scheduled servicing, repairs, alterations and breakdown maintenance;
• You will maintain Mobile Manufacturing Units and fixed plant in accordance with SAP Plant Maintenance requirements;
• Diagnose and support mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems;
• Complete product pump rebuilds and equipment maintenance;
• Assess operational and maintenance risks and take appropriate corrective action;
• To provide onsite and phone-based technical support;
• You will mentor team members and local service contractors supporting operations;
• Identify common equipment failures and contribute to continuous improvement actions.

What you will bring

• Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical (Heavy Road Transport) or equivalent relevant trade qualification;
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant trade experience in heavy transport or mobile equipment;
• Strong practical experience across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems;
• Practical understanding of engineering processes, control systems and plant equipment, including skid steer loaders and mobile augers;
• The ability to obtain the required Security Clearance.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

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