HD Mechanic
Visa sponsorship
Automotive · Newcastle, NSW, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Keeping heavy mobile plant available for mining operations is the focus of this HD Mechanic position in Newcastle, NSW. The work combines scheduled servicing with diagnostic investigation and mechanical repairs, calling for a qualified tradesperson who can trace faults and act on technical evidence.
The initial contract lasts 12 months, with an extension possible, and follows a 2/1 roster. You will work with site teams to limit equipment downtime while maintaining safe working practices in a demanding mining environment. Assessment of your suitability centres on documented trade experience and the machinery you have maintained.
Your English CV should distinguish preventative maintenance from complex fault diagnosis and identify the OEM equipment you know. Present your heavy plant work clearly with Build AI CV.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete scheduled inspections, servicing and preventative maintenance for heavy mobile mining plant.
- Trace mechanical problems to their cause using diagnostic results and technical documentation, then repair or replace affected components.
- Maintain machines from Sandvik, Epiroc, CAT, Komatsu and Hitachi, together with comparable equipment.
- Coordinate with site colleagues to sustain equipment availability and reduce interruptions to mining operations.
- Apply site procedures and high safety standards to every maintenance activity.
- Record the inspections, maintenance and repairs you have completed.
Requirements & Eligibility
- Recognised trade qualification as a Heavy Diesel, HD or Mobile Plant Mechanic, followed by at least 5 years of industry experience.
- Demonstrable hands-on experience maintaining heavy mobile plant or mining machinery, including major OEM equipment.
- Equipment experience involving Sandvik, Epiroc, CAT, Komatsu or Hitachi, backed by strong diagnostic, fault-finding and mechanical repair skills.
- Employment documentation that substantiates your work history and genuine practical technical experience.
- Willingness to undertake a 2/1 roster and the ability to work safely within a demanding mining setting.
- Ability to satisfy the applicable visa and sponsorship requirements.
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