Mechanical Maintainer

About the Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintainer to join a Tier 1 mining company on an 8/6 FIFO roster (Wednesday to Wednesday). This role is ideal for a skilled maintainer with strong diagnostic and field service experience across pumps and mechanical equipment. You will play a key role in maintaining and improving asset reliability through planned and breakdown maintenance, defect identification, and continuous improvement initiatives within a structured maintenance management environment.

What's On Offer

• FIFO 8/6 roster
• Day shift only
• Camp accommodation in Pannawonica
• Competitive pay rate: $83 - $86 per hour + super paid on all hours
• Opportunity to work with a Tier 1 mining company
• Long-term opportunity with a supportive maintenance team

What You’ll Be Doing

• Carrying out maintenance and repairs on mechanical assets and equipment
• Performing diagnostics and fault finding on trailer pumps and water pumps
• Completing field service maintenance activities and breakdown support
• Identifying equipment defects and raising notifications/work orders within the asset management system
• Supporting defect elimination and reliability improvement initiatives
• Ensuring maintenance tasks are completed safely and in line with work instructions
• Conducting post-maintenance testing, commissioning, and clean-up activities
• Contributing to maintenance analysis and asset performance reviews

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Strong mechanical maintenance experience within mining, heavy industry, or field services
• Proven diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
• Experience working on pumps and associated mechanical equipment
• Sound understanding of maintenance management systems and work order processes
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safety and high-quality workmanship
• CAT and Cummins experience

Required Tickets & Licences

• Current C Class Manual Driver’s Licence
• Australian Recognised Trade Qualification - Diesel Mechanic

Highly Regarded

• Forklift Ticket
• HR Class Driver’s Licence
• Dogging and Rigging Ticket

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.