Leading Hand - Field
- Responsible for delivering work in line with operational schedules.
- Coordinate and assist in repairs, servicing, and diagnostics on mobile plant.
- Champion a strong safety culture and contribute to operational success.
Together. Works.
At Macmahon, you’ll find something different. We’re a successful mining and civil contractor that’s going places – and we want to take you with us. When you join Macmahon, you’re joining a quality team that’s built together, and built to last.
Surface Mining Australia, Macmahon's largest operating company, delivers high-quality open-cut mining solutions across Australia, driven by operational excellence, strong safety performance, and deep industry expertise. Our people are the backbone of our capability, enabling us to partner closely with clients to sustainably deliver value every day.
Our maintenance teams take pride in keeping our sites operating safely and efficiently. You’ll work with skilled people, who look out for each other and take pride in doing the job right. Together, we keep our fleet safe and reliable.
About the Role
In this role, you'll be responsible for delivering work in line with operational schedules, providing timely and accurate reporting, and supporting the achievement of site objectives at the Byerwen Project. You will coordinate and assist in carrying out repairs, servicing, and diagnostics on mobile plant, while managing breakdowns and coordinating field shutdowns to ensure machinery reliability, safety compliance, and optimal operational efficiency. Working alongside an experienced team, you'll champion a strong safety culture, contribute to operational success, and demonstrate the Macmahon values in everything you do.
Role Details and Benefits
- Location: Byerwen
- Roster: 7:7 Days:Nights
- Competitive benefits package including:
- Paid Parental Leave for primary carers
- Retail discounts (including homewares, outdoor gear, fuel and groceries)
- Novated leases
- Comprehensive wellbeing program
Responsibility
- Diagnostics, repairs and preventative maintenance on heavy mining equipment including:
- Excavators – 9800,9400,996 and under 600T
- Dozers – D10, D11
- Graders, loaders, trucks
- Prior site-based mobile plant experience essential
- Complete servicing to OEM standards and site procedures
- Support strong equipment availability and safe, reliable performance
- Speak-up and contribute to our culture; everyone home safe, every swing
- Work closely with production and planning teams to schedule work
What You’ll Bring
- Trade qualified HD Fitter / HD Mechanic
- Australian-recognised mobile plant trade certificate
- Demonstrated experience working on a range of heavy duty mobile plant
- Exceptional diagnostic and fault finding skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and step up when needed
- Commitment to safe work practices and job quality
- Demonstrated ability to provide strong leadership and drive continuous improvement.
- Proven commitment to safety.
Why Macmahon?
- Be part of a quality team that’s built to last. Our culture is grounded in respect, teamwork and real mateship.
- Opportunities to grow your skills and progress your career. Learn from people who know their stuff and want to see you succeed.
Keen to bring your skills to a team that backs you? Apply now.
United | Courage | Integrity | Pride
We vet all employer accounts and do our best to keep job ads safe, but scams can still occur. Be cautious when sharing personal information — never provide financial details or make payments during the application process. For extra security, use the Apply button on our site when proceeding.
Skills
0 of 16 matchedLicenses & certifications
0 of 1 matchedMacMahon