Leading Hand Heavy Duty Fitter - Underground Mobile Fleet

About the role

Evolution Mining is recruiting a Leading Hand Mechanical Maintenance for its Mungari Operations, reporting to the Underground Maintenance Supervisor. The role leads a team of skilled tradespeople and drives the performance, reliability and safety of the underground mobile fleet. It suits an experienced underground fitter moving into leadership or an established Leading Hand, with a mine life extending to 2038. Rosters are available as FIFO 7/7 from Perth or residential Kalgoorlie.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate and support a team in delivering planned and breakdown maintenance safely.
• Drive equipment reliability and fleet availability to support operational targets and minimise downtime.
• Work with Supervisors and Planners on maintenance schedules and daily priorities.
• Coach, mentor and guide the team, and monitor work quality against site standards.
• Facilitate shift handovers and accurate maintenance documentation.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through hazard identification and risk management.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and root cause investigations.
• Build relationships across maintenance, operations and contractor teams.

Required profile

• Completed S26 examination and associated risk modules.
• Australian recognised Heavy Diesel Fitter trade qualification.
• Previous experience maintaining underground mining mobile equipment.
• Demonstrated leadership or Leading Hand experience in mining maintenance.
• Current Australian driver's licence.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Required skills

• Planned and breakdown maintenance practices.
• Coordinating work crews and prioritising maintenance activities.
• Safety systems and risk management processes.
• S1, S2, S3 or equivalent frontline management qualifications highly regarded.

What we offer

• Quarterly performance bonuses and employee share scheme.
• Live-local incentives and allowances, relocation support and salary packaging.
• Life insurance and income protection, referral bonuses and discounted health insurance.
• Parental leave of 18 weeks.