Leading Hand Heavy Diesel Technician

Are you a Heavy Diesel Technician who’s had exposure to leading hand duties and is ready for a step up? Or have you been working as a leading hand for the last few years and now you’re ready for a new challenge? Well, this could be the opportunity you are looking for to join our Emeco crew! 

This is a DIDO Leading Hand position out at Fimiston mine site in Kalgoorlie.

• Full-time rates up to $80.00 per hour - $243k per year (based on experience)
• DIDO from Kalgoorlie or surrounding areas 
• 2:1 DIDO roster (week of days, week of nights, week off)
• New tooling, workshop and facility by the end of April 2025
• Modern fleet 
• Be home after each shift
• Local open cut mine
• Career development and progression
• 11.5% super paid on all hours worked
• Fortnightly pays 
• Private healthcare discounts
• Salary sacrifice on a range of items including your superannuation

What your day looks like:

• Lead a team of 10 – 15 people on day and night shift
• Ongoing maintenance and optimisation of Emeco’s heavy earthmoving fleet
• Providing support to the Emeco rental fleet as required
• Working safely and adhering to relevant HSE policy and procedures to minimise the risk of injury to yourself and others. 
• Ensuring all maintenance and optimisation targets are met on time and within budget.
• Working with Emeco customers and stakeholders to meet larger organisational objectives.

• Must have full working rights within Australia 
• A strong commitment to safety and leadership
• AMT exposure would be highly advantageous
• Significant post-trade experience with heavy earthmoving equipment; namely Caterpillar, Komatsu, and Hitachi
• Prior leadership experience working on a mine site leading a team of 10+ people
• High level of understanding of maintenance and reliability principles
• Strong analytical mindset and solution focused attitude
• Hold a current Australian Driver's License 
• Recognised National Australian Trade Certificate as a Heavy Diesel Fitter
• Licence to conduct high risk work with dogging, rigging, crane and work platform classifications (desirable)

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening, and provide a current National Police Check.

Quick, apply now! 

Shortlisting will begin immediately, hit 'Apply Now' or email a copy of your CV and any supporting documents to Mel Carpenter directly at recruitment@emecogroup.com