At a Glance
- Tasks: Repair and maintain heavy machinery like Cat and Komatsu at Goonyella.
- Company: Join BUMA, a modern mining company focused on growth and relationships.
- Benefits: Enjoy a 7/7 roster, salary sacrifice flights, and discounted employee benefits.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a strong focus on safety and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Work with top-tier equipment and make a real impact in the mining industry.
- Qualifications: Must have diesel fitter qualifications and experience in open cut coal mines.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Work with the best gear in the game at Goonyella! Put your Diesel Fitter skills to use on Cat, Komatsu, Hitachi & Liebherr machinery.
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 seeking full-time Heavy Diesel Fitters to join our team at Goonyella. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for:
- Carrying out repairs and preventative maintenance on the mobile fleet at Goonyella which comprises of Caterpillar, Komatsu and Liebherr mining equipment.
- Carrying out repairs both in the field and workshop.
- Perform inspections to determine condition and suitability to return to service.
- Complete preventative maintenance such as inspections, servicing and adjustments.
- Conduct timely breakdown related maintenance such as troubleshooting, repairs and replacements.
About You:
- Prior experience working on an open cut coal mine in QLD (essential)
- Relevant diesel fitter / heavy vehicle trade qualifications or equivalent trade (essential)
- Proven experience with Caterpillar, Liebherr, Hitachi and Komatsu mining equipment
- High levels of initiative and the ability to work well under pressure
- Safety focus with a high attention to detail to abide by site safety processes
Working at BUMA: BUMA Australia is a people focused business, with a strong emphasis on safety, training, development and continuous improvement. As a BUMA employee at Goonyella you will have access to:
- 7/7 roster (rotating day/night shifts) with a shorter shift on the last day to support work/life balance
- BIBO from Moranbah and Mackay
- Salary sacrifice flights available for FIFO
- Discounted employee benefits on health insurance, groceries, fuel and set retail outlets with BUMA LAB
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. 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.
Heavy Diesel Fitter – Goonyella in Moranbah employer: BUMA Australia
BUMA Australia is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises safety and teamwork in the vibrant mining community of Goonyella, Moranbah. Employees benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring personal and professional growth while working on diverse projects in both field and workshop settings. With a strong commitment to employee well-being and a focus on innovation, BUMA provides a rewarding environment for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the mining industry.
