Drill Fitter | Surface Coal Mine | Permanent

Techforce JobAdder ·www.techforce.com.au

Location QLD - Mackay, Queensland, Australia
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Mining / Oil & Gas / Utilities
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Location: Mackay & Coalfields
Classification: Mining, Resources & Energy > Maintenance & Fault Diagnosis
Work type: Full time, Permanent

An opportunity is available for an experienced Drill Fitter to join an established open cut coal operation in the Bowen Basin on a permanent full time basis.
The role covers scheduled maintenance, breakdown response and component changeouts on the drill fleet, working as part of the site maintenance team.
The role
  • Permanent full time position with staff conditions
  • Salary package plus superannuation
  • 7/7 Roster
  • Bus or Drive from Mackay or Townsville
  • Camp accommodation, meals and site transport provided
  • Annual leave, sick leave and ongoing training support
Responsibilities
  • Scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance on the production drill fleet
  • Breakdown response and fault finding, both in the field and in the workshop
  • Component changeouts including rotary heads, masts, compressors, feed systems and drill strings
  • Hydraulic system maintenance, hose repairs and cylinder changeouts
  • Compressor and air system servicing
  • Dust suppression and ancillary system maintenance
  • Defect identification, reporting and maintenance record keeping
  • Compliance with site isolation, tagging and the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act and Regulation
Requirements
  • Trade certificate in Heavy Diesel Fitting, Mobile Plant Mechanics or equivalent (AQF Cert III)
  • Demonstrated experience maintaining production drills on a mine site
  • Strong hydraulic and mechanical fault finding ability
  • Current C class driver's licence
  • Coal Board Medical, current or willing to obtain
  • Standard 11 Generic Induction, current or willing to obtain
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screen
Desirable
  • Epiroc, Sandvik, Cubex or Schramm drill experience
  • Field service or mobile maintenance background
  • Blasthole drill experience in coal or metalliferous operations
  • Working at Heights, Confined Space or EWP tickets
  • Rigging, dogging or EWP tickets
  • Auto electrical or dual trade exposure

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Who is hiring for the Drill Fitter | Surface Coal Mine | Permanent role?
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Where is the Drill Fitter | Surface Coal Mine | Permanent job located?
The Drill Fitter | Surface Coal Mine | Permanent role with Techforce JobAdder is based in QLD - Mackay, QLD, AU.
Is the Drill Fitter | Surface Coal Mine | Permanent role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Techforce JobAdder.
What experience level is the Drill Fitter | Surface Coal Mine | Permanent role?
The Drill Fitter | Surface Coal Mine | Permanent position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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