Title:  Minor Plant Fitter

Seeking an Experienced Mechanical tradesperson. Work on light/medium vehicles & mining gear in both workshop and field. Varied, hands-on role in a dynamic team!

About Us:

BUMA's vision is to build a modern mining and rehabilitation company that drives growth. BUMA Australia adopts a relationship-focused, long-term strategy for project success. We consistently deliver value to clients throughout all mining stages, leveraging expertise and equipment for comprehensive surface operation services.

About the Role:

We are looking for a dedicated Mechanical tradesperson to join our dynamic maintenance team at Blackwater. In this role, you’ll work both in the field and in the workshop, performing a wide range of tasks including the repair, modification, and refurbishment of surface mining equipment and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

As a Minor Plant Fitter, your duties will include:

• Performing maintenance on light vehicles, medium vehicles, mining ancillary equipment and infrastructure
• Conducting repairs and servicing in line with manufacturer specifications
• Scoping jobs, ordering parts, and working closely with Maintenance Planners
• Completing pre-start checks on vehicles prior to operation
• Diagnosing and resolving issues with electrical, engine, and hydraulic systems
• Acting in accordance with BUMA’s Values and Standards of Business Conduct
• Participating in training as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor

About You:

We’re seeking someone with the following skills and qualifications:

• Relevant trade qualification (e.g. LV Mechanic or equivalent)
• Working at heights and confined space tickets (or willingness to obtain)
• Familiarity with OEM software and SAP (desirable)
• Strong planning and scheduling abilities
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Current Standard 11 certification or willingness to obtain

Working at BUMA

BUMA Australia is a people focused business, with a strong focus on safety, training, development and continuous improvement. As a BUMA employee at Blackwater, you will have access to;

• Permanent, full-time position
• Company provided bus from Rockhampton/Yeppoon and Emerald
• Camp accommodation or LAFHA (Living Away from Home Allowance) available
• 7/7 roster (Thursday to Wednesday), 12.5hrs day shift only
• Discounted employee benefits on health insurance, groceries, fuel and set retail outlets with BUMA LAB

Blackwater Mine

Located in Central Queensland, Blackwater Mine is one of the state's largest coal mines, just 21 km from Blackwater. BUMA Australia has been handling truck and excavator pre-strip operations here since 2012, moving over 35 million BCM of material annually.

To be considered for this opportunity please click "Apply Now" to submit your application!

All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

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