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Heavy Diesel Fitters

Redpath Mining
Brisbane, QLD
A$130,000-$190,000 p/a
Mining, Resources & Energy → Mining - Engineering & Maintenance
Full-time
On-site

Posted 9 days ago


HD Fitters | Diesel Fitters | Mechanical Fitters

NEW DECLINE PROJECT IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

NEW INCREASED RATES!

About the Project

Olympic Dam Mine in South Australia is growing!!!

The Redpath team will be adding a 4th and 5th Olympic dam Portal and declines from surface starting in July 2025.

With this growth, we are needing experienced HD fitters to join the maintenance team!

Successful applicants will be challenged and rewarded with competitive remuneration packages on offer. A demonstrable strong culture of training and internal promotion will ensure new employees reach their potential quickly while working in one the largest uranium and copper mine.

About the role

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor on your crew you will enjoy working in a large but close-knit team of experienced HD Fitters.

Your position as a heavy diesel fitter will see you working across the workshops, underground service bays with field, and breakdown work included, machinery consisting of a fleet of Sandvik Jumbos, Cable bolters, Loaders and Trucks, Normet Spray rigs, Agi Trucks and Charge up Rigs plus more.

Your duties will be varied and involve:

Undertaking scheduled and preventative maintenance, repairs, and fitting parts

Attending breakdowns, fault finding and diagnostic work, and providing technical support

Working within safety guidelines, policies, and procedures

FIFO from all Capital Cities.

Roster on Offer: 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off roster, rotating day and night.

Your duties will be varied and involve:

Undertaking scheduled and preventative maintenance, repairs, and fitting parts

Attending breakdowns, fault finding and diagnostic work, and providing technical support

Working within safety guidelines, policies, and procedures

Your Value

The ideal candidate will come from a heavy vehicle background, develop or continue your career in underground mining.

Heavy vehicle/diesel fitting trade qualification

Hold a valid Australian Drivers Licence + able to obtain a National Police Check within 3 months

Able to contribute and work well within a supportive and dynamic crew culture

A work ethic and attitude in keeping with Redpath's motto Consider it done — safely.

The opportunity & why apply?

The position is full time and long-term with full job security, holidays and sick leave accrued. You will receive ongoing support and training and enjoy the following benefits:

Increased hourly rates + super paid on all hours.

Your desired even time roster to enjoy work life balance

Continual training, progression, and support to help you reach your goals in the industry.

In return you can expect

Family friendly lifestyle roster

Career paths through internal promotions

Competitive hourly rate with annual leave, sick leave

PPE provided

Modern Camp Facilities

Salary Sacrifice for Superannuation and Novated car leasing

Discounted health insurance with BUPA

Business improvement and innovation rewards

Reimbursement for prescription safety glasses (up to $200)

Employee Assistance (4 sessions per annum), well-being assistance that’s free for all the family

Investment in training in OEM Accredited Trade Courses


About Redpath Mining

Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Mining, Resources & Energy
1001-5000 employees

In 1962, Jim Redpath’s vision for the company was much the same as it is today; offering a high level of service to the mining industry, which exceeds current standards and provides challenge for its employees. With a foundation built on global experience, adaptability and exceptional workmanship, Redpath leads the industry with cutting edge innovations in safety and mining practices.Services including underground construction, shaft sinking, raiseboring, mine contracting, raise mining, mine development, engineering and technical services and a variety of specialty services are offered around the world, with the expertise and qualifications in place to support any scope of work. Global experience has given Redpath expansive regulatory knowledge, regional expertise and cultural sensitivity.Redpath has built a solid reputation for conquering tough challenges, and adapting to a variety of environments. Redpath’s employees are the heart of the company’s success and it remains through them that the company will continue to expand and flourish.

Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website

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