Drill Fitter - FIFO ex Perth, Gruyere Gold Mine

About the role

Ausdrill, part of the Perenti Group, is recruiting experienced Drill Fitters for a FIFO role based in Perth, working on the Gruyere Gold Mine in Western Australia. The mine is a large-scale open pit operation about 180 km from Laverton, and Ausdrill is building a maintenance team to support a major project. The roster options are 2:1, 2:2 or 8:6.

Key responsibilities

• Servicing, repairing and carrying out preventative maintenance on drill rigs
• Diagnosing faults in hydraulic, electrical and mechanical systems
• Attending breakdowns and minimising downtime
• Maintaining high safety and compliance standards
• Working with drillers and supervisors to keep the fleet reliable

Required profile

• Australian recognised HD trade certificate
• Current and valid Australian heavy vehicle (HC) licence
• Proven experience as a Drill Fitter or HD Fitter on drill rigs in an open pit environment
• Experience on Epiroc, Pantera or similar equipment
• Ability to work in a remote FIFO environment

Required skills

• Fault-finding and diagnostic capability
• Hydraulic, electrical and mechanical troubleshooting

What we offer

• Hourly rates plus hourly site and project allowances and 12% superannuation on all hours worked
• Career progression across Ausdrill and the wider Perenti Group
• Employee benefits, discounts and referral bonuses

Applicants must complete a pre-employment medical with drug and alcohol screening, a national police clearance and verify full and unrestricted working rights in Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available and agency submissions are not accepted.