CareerPlan

Specialist Heavy Machinery Technicians - PNG

Brisbane, QueenslandFull-time2026-10-08 → 2026-10-22
Citizens or permanent residents only

Core

Diagnose and repair complex mechanical and hydraulic faults on heavy mobile mining equipment (CAT haulage, dozers, underground fleet) in a challenging underground and surface mining environment.

Role type

Senior Heavy Diesel Mechanic (Mining)

Builds

Maintains equipment reliability, availability, and preventative maintenance for CAT and Sandvik mining fleets.

Domain

Mining / Heavy Industry

Required skills

Diesel Fitter / Heavy Diesel Mechanic trade qualification, extensive CAT or Sandvik Underground experience (min 6 years post trade), complex mechanical and hydraulic fault diagnosis, mechanical aptitude, safety leadership, mentorship and coaching, multicultural team collaboration, adaptability to varied operating conditions

Preferred skills

None stated

Technologies

CAT equipment, Sandvik equipment, heavy diesel engines, hydraulic systems

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair complex mechanical and hydraulic faults, lead by example in safety and work quality, coach and mentor the national workforce, maintain equipment reliability and preventative maintenance schedules, work effectively within a multicultural maintenance team, adapt to a range of equipment and operating conditions

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC