Leading Hand Heavy Diesel Fitter

About the role

PYBAR, a Thiess Company providing underground hard rock mining services, is looking for an experienced Leading Hand Heavy Diesel Fitter to join its maintenance team at the Eloise and Jericho copper operations in North Queensland. You will lead and support a skilled maintenance crew, take ownership of daily maintenance priorities and help keep the underground fleet running safely and efficiently.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and mentor maintenance personnel, promote teamwork and a positive crew culture.
• Coordinate daily maintenance, allocate work and prioritise repairs to maximise fleet availability.
• Get hands-on with servicing, breakdowns, fault finding and complex mechanical and hydraulic repairs.
• Support maintenance planning so preventative and scheduled maintenance is completed efficiently.
• Provide technical guidance to tradespeople and build capability within the team.
• Work with operations and maintenance management to minimise downtime and support underground development targets.
• Drive continuous improvement in maintenance practices, equipment reliability and workshop efficiency.
• Lead by example on safety and site procedures.

Required profile

• Australian-recognised trade qualification as a Heavy Diesel Fitter, Diesel Mechanic or equivalent.
• Current manual unrestricted Australian driver's licence.
• Proven experience maintaining underground heavy mobile equipment and Sandvik underground drill rigs.
• Previous experience as a Leading Hand, Senior Fitter or in a similar team leadership position.
• Strong mechanical and hydraulic diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills, and commitment to safe work practices.

What we offer

• Rates of $80-$85 per hour plus a monthly bonus, with 13 paid hours per working day.
• Roster of 15 days on / 13 days off and 14 nights on / 14 days off.
• Permanent full-time position directly with PYBAR.
• FIFO charter flights from Brisbane and Townsville, with quality accommodation, meals, gym, Wi-Fi and wet mess.
• Ongoing training, leadership development and progression into senior maintenance and supervisory roles.
• Access to PYBAR Perks, including health insurance discount, course reimbursement, parental leave benefits and employee recognition programs.

The fleet includes Sandvik DD422i drill rigs, CAT XE and Sandvik LH621 loaders, Volvo toolcarriers, Jacon Maxijet shotcrete sprayers and Elphinstone agitators. Applications are made online; successful candidates go through reference checks, a national police clearance check and a pre-employment medical.