Heavy Vehicle Fitter

Bluestone Mines Tasmania Joint Venture Pty Ltd, is Australia's largest Tin producer. Bluestone is a well-established, high yield tin producer with a strong resource base supporting a mine life in excess of 10 years. The Renison mine is located on Tasmania's beautiful West Coast between the towns of Zeehan and Rosebery.

• About the mine

Renison is currently experiencing an exciting phase of development, characterised by a robust "Life of Mine Plan" and an ongoing commitment to capital reinvestment. This strategic approach is designed to enhance health, safety, environmental sustainability, and operational efficiency. Our mission is to be a sustainable, efficient, capable, disciplined, and respected tin producer, continuously striving for operational excellence and optimization.

• About the role

We are looking for an experienced Heavy Vehicle Fitter with current mining experience to join our team.

In this role you will maintain, service and carry out repairs, maintenance and fabrication of all plant machinery and equipment while complying with all Statutory requirements and Company Safety, Health and Environmental standards and procedures.

This position is offered on 7 days on 7 days off dayshift roster, with the occasional requirement to work night shift to cover staff absences.

• Core Responsibilities
• Working knowledge of Underground and Surface Diesel Mining Equipment.
• Daily maintenance activities of all underground and surface mobile equipment including light vehicles.
• Ensure equipment service and repair records are maintained and are current, including vehicle pre-start documentation.
• Undertake regular maintenance checks for prevention, according to Safety standards and procedures.
• Liaise with production technicians to minimise downtime.
• Ensure all specific mechanical maintenance tasks as outlined in relevant JSA's, Best Practice documents and site procedures are adhered to.
• Control mobile workshop area including environmental compliance, oil supply and hydro-carbon waste management.
• Be proactive in identifying improvements in systems and planning to ensure reliability and availability of the Mobile Fleet Equipment.
• About you

To be successful you will have a certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology (Diesel Fitter) Trade certificate and be committed to safe work practices and able to demonstrate a solid working background in a mining or heavy industrial environment and possess a high level of knowledge and experience in fault finding, diagnosis, repair and maintenance. Hydraulics experience will be highly regarded and experience working on Atlas & Caterpillar Heavy Mine Equipment.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and inclusive team where results are rewarded, and new ideas are encouraged and supported.

Bluestone Mines Tasmania offers a range of lifestyle options, catering for both residential and drive in drive out options. Attractive residential benefits are available or alternatively, fully catered modern Single Persons Quarters are available for those seeking a drive-in-drive-out option.