Title:  Minor Plant Fitter

Experienced LV Mechanic? 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, sustainability and prosperity. This is supported by our core values of safety, integrity, progress, collaboration and people.

With a strong commitment to safety, innovation and technology, BUMA pursues a relationship-based long-term approach to ensure the mutual success of all projects. Ensuring we provide value to our clients through all stages of mining is a mainstay of our business and we have the expertise and equipment to deliver total mining services to any surface operation.

About the Role:

We are looking for a dedicated Minor Plant Fitter to join our dynamic maintenance team at Goonyella. 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.

Key Responsibilities

As a Minor Plant Fitter, your duties will include:

• Performing maintenance on light vehicles, medium vehicles, and mining ancillary equipment.
• 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 Goonyella, you will have access to;

• Permanent, full-time position.
• 7/7 dayshift only roster, with a shorter last day to assist with travel home (12.33hrs & 10hrs on last day).
• Annualised weekly pay.
• Camp accommodation with gym facilities (5 minutes from site).
• You can live residentially if residing in Moranbah.
• BIBO available from Mackay.
• Salary Sacrifice package available for FIFO employees.
• Discounted employee benefits on health insurance, groceries, fuel and set retail outlets with BUMA LAB.

Goonyella

Located in the Bowen Basin of Central Queensland, BMA’s Goonyella Mine is one of Queensland’s largest coal mines. It is situated approximately 30 kilometres from the town of Moranbah.

BUMA Australia provide labour, supervision, technical support and mobile plant to perform truck and excavator pre-strip operations.

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. Email applications and agencies are not accepted.

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