MAINTENANCE ENGINEER (MOBILE PLANT)

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE

At South32, we're meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

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.

Whatever career path you choose, we'll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT GEMCO

Located on the tropical Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory, GEMCO is an open-cut mine that is accountable for over 15% of the world's manganese ore production. Groote Eylandt is home to the Anindilyakwa people, who are the traditional owners of the land and have been working alongside GEMCO since 1963.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers
• 14% superannuation contributions
• The opportunity to become a shareholder of South32 through our share plans
• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises both your individual performance and the overall success of the business
• Excellent facilities including gym, beachside workout area, swimming pool, golf course, tennis and squash courts, sports oval, and scenic walking tracks

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role is a permanent position on a 7:7 or 4:3 roster, FIFO from Darwin or Cairns to Groote Eylandt.

As the Maintenance Engineer (Mobile Assets), you will be responsible for engineering solutions that strengthen performance, reliability and safety across mobile maintenance, including strategy development, critical spares analysis and defect-elimination leadership.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren't limited to:

• Identify and plan engineering works aligned to requirements, budgets and priorities
• Undertake Root Cause Analysis investigations and implement defect-elimination actions
• Provide technical expertise to support quality workmanship and safe maintenance execution
• Support Inventory & Warehousing processes through input on stock levels, criticality and spares

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Mobile fleet experience across heavy mining equipment and light vehicle ancillary assets
• Strong understanding of RAMS principles (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Safety)and preventative strategy development
• Analytical and investigative capability with proven experience leading Root Cause Analysis processes
• Familiarity with condition monitoring processes and their application to mobile fleets
• Experience with CAT, Hitachi, and/or Komatsu HME
• SAP and OnePM proficiency (advantageous but not essential)

Qualifications for this position are:

• Engineering degree accredited by Engineers Australia (EA)
• Current manual driver's licence

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 Tuesday 9th December 2025.

PGC Resources are currently seeking experienced Crane Operators, Franna Operators and Riggers for various shutdown and adhoc work across the Bowen Basin region. Drive in, drive out only.

Why choose PGC?

• Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions
• Opportunities for skill growth and development
• Regular work opportunities in diverse projects, shutdowns, and general crane hire adhoc work
• If you are based in Brisbane or Gold Coast, we can offer local general crane hire work during down time

Requirements:

• Coal Board Medical - desirable
• Standard 11 - desirable
• BMA, Glencore, Anglo American, Curragh site inductions desirable
• High Risk Work Licence
• Working at Heights
• C Class license required - HR, HC or MC license desirable
• Minimum 2 years experience rigging in either the resources or crane hire industry
• Excellent attitude to safety
• Flexible attitude to work with other crews onsite, at times to assist with tasks outstide your scope of work

If you possess the above qualifications and requirements please click on the APPLY link and upload an up to date resume. Our virtual assistant will be reaching out to you within the next hour to start the screening process.

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• Attractive Salary Package
• 8/6 day shift rotating 7/7 night shift roster
• FIFO from Perth to Granny Smith Mine

The Opportunity

As a Trade Operator, you'll play an important part in assisting with mechanical servicing, maintenance and repairs of mobile and ancillary equipment, helping the team meet operational targets safely and efficiently.

Why Join Gold Fields?

• Permanent role with a global leader in gold mining and long-life mines
• Direct 1-hour flight from Perth, Virgin Velocity points and Alliance lounge access
• Benefits include 6% site allowance, monthly private health allowance and quarterly bonus (up to 10% annually)
• 6 weeks annual leave, personal and parental leave, plus pro-rata long service leave after 5 years' service
• Modern camp with comfortable rooms and a wide range of amenities
• Career development supported by structured training and mentoring

About the Role

• Assist maintenance trades personnel to achieve budgeted maintenance targets by carrying out scheduled inspections, servicing, adjustments, troubleshooting and timely repairs on mobile and ancillary equipment
• Report all safety hazards, environmental hazards, incidents, damage, breakdowns and equipment stoppages to the Mobile Maintenance Supervisor
• Contribute to the efficient operation of the mobile maintenance team by supporting daily activities across both surface and underground workshops, and applying sound maintenance knowledge and practical skills
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in workshops and all areas where maintenance activities are performed

About You

• Hold a valid WA manual driver's licence
• Possess dogging, EWP, forklift and mobile crane tickets (desirable)
• Demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability
• Have previous manual labour or physically demanding work experience suitable for the roles requirements

How to Apply

Start your journey with Gold Fields and apply via Seek or our Careers Page: https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia

About Gold Fields

At Gold Fields, we're proud to be one of the world's leading gold producers and more importantly, we're a team united by a commitment to safety, respect, and creating lasting value for our people and communities.

We're building an inclusive workforce where diverse perspectives drive success. We welcome applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and candidates from culturally diverse backgrounds.

• Lead and develop the maintenance team, ensuring strong safety performance.
• Oversee preventative and predictive maintenance programs to maximise plant reliability.
• Manage daily and weekly maintenance activities across mechanical, electrical and instrumentation areas.
• Plan and execute shutdowns and major maintenance works efficiently.
• Drive reliability improvements through RCA, defect elimination and condition monitoring.
• Manage maintenance budgets, cost control and procurement of critical spares.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory and environmental requirements.
• Optimise CMMS use for planning, work order management and reporting.
• Coordinate contractors and ensure quality, timely execution of work.

• Trade, Engineering or relevant technical qualification (Mechanical/Electrical preferred).
• Extensive experience in maintenance leadership within a processing plant or heavy industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical and fixed plant maintenance systems.
• Demonstrated success implementing maintenance strategies and improving plant reliability.
• Experience managing shutdowns, budgets, and contractor performance.
• Proficiency with CMMS systems.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.

FIFO | Pilbara & Goldfields | Multiple Rosters Available

At High Grade Mechanical (HGM), our core values reflect our commitment to personal care and building a sustainable future for all.

HGM is seeking experienced Drill Fitters to join our growing FIFO team. With new contracts across the Pilbara and Goldfields, this is a great time to come onboard.

About the Role

• Diagnostics, maintenance & repairs on surface drill rigs

• Servicing, inspections & component changeouts

• Field service & breakdown support

• Strong safety focus

• Must have experience on:  Sandvik D Pi, Epiroc DML/DM, CAT drills, Schramm, Atlas Copco Pit Viper or similar surface rigs.

About You

• Mechanical trade qualified

• Proven drill rig experience

• Strong diagnostics & hydraulics knowledge

• Valid driver’s licence & full working rights

• White Card (or willing to obtain)

What’s in it for You

• Competitive pay rates (based on skills and experience)

• Weekly pays and superannuation on all hours worked

• Mental health and wellbeing services for you and your family

• Regular social events and quality HGM merchandise

• Employee incentives and rewards, including:
  - Superstar of the Month bonuses
  - Refer a Mate Program
  - Employee Competitions for Cash

• Health and wellness packages to support your overall wellbeing

• Salary packaging, accident and illness protection, and ongoing training and development

About Us

High Grade Mechanical is a grade above the rest — delivering quality performance, safely, in everything we do.
We specialise in heavy-duty machinery repairs and maintenance, field service, shutdowns, and rostered site personnel across WA.

Our philosophy is simple: quality over quantity — we deliver high grade people producing high grade results.

Follow us for the latest HGM news and opportunities:
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As an Equal Opportunity Employer, High Grade Mechanical encourages female, Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply.

Ready to join a company that values quality, people, and purpose?
Apply today and take your career to the next level with High Grade Mechanical.

To Apply
Click ‘Apply’ to submit your application online, or email your resume directly to recruitment@hgmechanical.com.au.

If you’d like to have a confidential chat about the role, contact our friendly Recruitment Team on 1300 79 77 44.

Advancing careers. Advancing everyday life.

Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation.

The Opportunity

Glencore provides unrivalled career and development prospects, great communities and the opportunity to work with leaders in your field.

Supervisor Mobile Equipment Maintenance (MEM) Shutdowns

• Elevate your career with the support of a committed leadership team
• Permanent role offering a competitive salary, annual bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Fly in, fly out from Perth on family friendly roster 8 days on, 6 days off, 7 nights on, 7nights off

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs

We are looking for Supervisor MEM Shutdown to join our Operations team at Tom Price. You'll lead, mentor, coach and develop the shutdown maintenance team while providing leadership in safely executing shutdown maintenance activities at site level.

You'll be part of a friendly team, supported by your leader to grow and achieve your own personal goals as well as the goals of the team. You'll work on a fly in, fly out, 8 days on; 6 days ; 7 days on, 7 days off, roster which will give you more time to spend on the things that are important to you and the people in your life. 

Reporting to the Superintendent MEM Shutdown you will:

• Adhere to all Rio Tinto standards, policies and procedures
• Appointment as Statutory Supervisor under WHS (Mines) Regulations 2022 with the functions as per Schedule 26
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, evaluating and implementing improvement opportunities utilising a range of Rio Tinto best practices
• Collaborate closely with other functions and stakeholders in the performance of duties
• Organise and manage the preparation and execution of HME Shutdown work in compliance to the RT Shutdown Procedure:
• Provide input into shutdown schedule, scope, and budget, incl. risks, site layout plan and shutdown management plan
• Statutory workplace inspections
• Manage HSE, shift handovers, schedule, scope change, critical issues/ contingencies

What you'll bring

• Leadership experience and confidence in leading, developing and coaching team members
• In depth knowledge of large-scale earthmoving equipment maintenance
• Contractor management experience
• Computer literacy, Outlook, Excel, Word and SAP maintenance system
• An understanding of the shut management process and principles
• Experience working with Komatsu, Hitachi and Caterpillar equipment
• Statutory Position Legal Exam - Statutory Supervisor (or working towards)
• Hold a current "C Class" WA Manual Driver's License

If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn't align 100% we still want to hear from you. 

What we offer  

• Be recognised for your contribution, you're thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress.  
• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority  
• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto  
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonus  
• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family  
• Attractive share ownership plan  
• Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options  
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions  
• Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave, cultural leave)  
• To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives - at a time that suits them  
• Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more.

Where you'll be working

In the Pilbara region of Western Australia, we own an integrated portfolio of iron ore assets: a world-class, integrated network of 16 mines, four independent port terminals, a 1,700 kilometre rail network and related infrastructure - all designed to respond rapidly to changes in demand.

We are one of the world's leading producers and exporters of iron ore.

Applications close on 5 December 2025 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date). #gts

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs - striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can't do it on our own, so we're focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Respect and Inclusion

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome - they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

Advancing careers. Advancing everyday life.

Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation.

The Opportunity

Glencore provides unrivalled career and development prospects, great communities and the opportunity to work with leaders in your field.

About the role

Hawk Contracting is seeking experienced heavy diesel mechanics and auto electricians to join our team on an 8n6 fifo from perth to the pilbara, WA. This is a casual role, offering the opportunity to work on a variety of heavy equipment and machinery used in the mining industry. Successful candidates will play a vital role in maintaining and repairing our fleet, ensuring maximum uptime and operational efficiency.

What you'll be doing

1. Conduct scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on heavy diesel equipment and machinery

2. Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults

3. Perform component overhauls and rebuilds

4. Ensure work is carried out in a safe and efficient manner

5. Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members

What we're looking for

1. Relevant trade qualification in heavy diesel mechanics or auto electrics

2. Minimum 1 years' experience working on heavy equipment in the mining or resource sectors

3. Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills

4. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

5. Demonstrated commitment to workplace health and safety

6. A current driver's licence and the ability to obtain a site access pass

What we offer

At Hawk Contracting, we are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment. In addition to a competitive salary with a strong team backing you

About us

Hawk Contracting is a leading provider of mining services in Western Australia. With over 20 years of experience, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, reliable solutions to our clients in the mining, resources and energy sectors. Our dedicated team of professionals is passionate about supporting the growth and success of the industries we serve.

If you are an experienced heavy diesel mechanic or auto electrician looking for your next challenge, we encourage you to apply now.