At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform maintenance on Volvo trucks and mobile processing units in a dynamic FIFO environment.
- Company: Join Dyno Nobel, a leader in commercial explosives with a focus on safety and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonuses, parental leave, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive team culture and excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the mining industry while working with familiar European brands.
- Qualifications: Heavy vehicle trade qualification and experience with European brands preferred.
The predicted salary is between 154000 - 154000 $ per year.
From $154,000 + 12% super + 20k Market Allowance + Bonuses | Entry to mining
Work on OEM-spec Volvo MPUs with dealer-grade tooling and more.
15/13 DIDO | Comfortable camps | European brands you’re familiar with.
At Dyno Nobel, our people vision is to unlock our people capability and culture to create safe, inclusive and high performing teams on the ground.
The Role:
Step out of the dealer workshop and into FIFO, with brands you already know. We’re looking for road transport mechanics with experience on European trucks ready to apply their diagnostic and mechanical skills to a high-performing, compliant fleet of Volvo-based MPUs. You’ll complete planned and corrective maintenance on Volvo trucks with integrated ammonium nitrate manufacturing tech.
You will also:
- Carry out planned and corrective maintenance of FM 8x4 Volvo based mobile processing units and auxiliary equipment (MPU Trucks).
- Maintain all facets of road going heavy vehicles combined with onboard advanced ammonia nitrate manufacturing capabilities.
What you will bring:
- Your great diagnostic abilities will showcase, being well organised and coming to Dyno Nobel with a collaborative philosophy.
- You will be a team player and be encouraged to support continuous improvement and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- You must be committed to positively contributing to our safe, inclusive and high-performance culture.
- Background in European brands – Volvo, Scania, Mercedes, MAN.
- Heavy Vehicle trade qualified (auto electrical or dual trade a bonus).
- Exposure to hydraulic/pneumatic circuitry and control systems.
- Diagnostic and fault finding strengths.
- Basic computer literacy (CMMS experience a plus).
- Dangerous Goods clearance (or ability to get one).
- HR licence (advantageous but not essential).
If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn’t align 100%, we still want to hear from you.
Benefits to you:
- We are a team focused on safety, inclusion and high performance.
- 18 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer, 3 weeks for secondary carer.
- Superannuation paid on unpaid parental leave, up to 12 months.
- Salary Market Allowance.
- Ongoing Training.
- Salary packaging options.
- Confidential employee assistance program.
- Mental Health and Well-being program.
- Options to purchase annual leave (where eligible).
- Opportunities for career progression through succession planning and development reviews.
Hard Rock Underground Operations (Western Australia):
Dyno Nobel proudly supports multiple hard rock underground mining operations across Western Australia, delivering critical maintenance support to Mobile Processing Units (MPUs) and associated equipment used in underground explosives delivery. Our maintenance teams operate across a portfolio of underground gold sites, maintaining and servicing Volvo-based MPUs and auxiliary equipment to ensure safe, compliant and reliable ammonium nitrate delivery in technically complex environments.
FIFO life is well-supported with quality camp facilities and strong site teams, giving you the structure, tools and support needed to perform at your best and return home safely.
About Us:
Dyno Nobel is a global expert in commercial explosives, delivering ground-breaking performance through practical innovation. We provide blasting solutions and quality explosives products to customers in many parts of the world, playing an important role in supporting the extraction of the minerals required to meet the world’s demand for energy, infrastructure and consumer goods.
With a long history of technical innovation and excellence in collaborative partnerships, Dyno Nobel understands our customer needs for today and the solutions they need for their mining operations in the future.
What our employees say:
Everyone has been very helpful and welcoming, really enjoying the training making sure we are confident before doing anything on our own.
About our process:
Our recruitment process typically involves a teams or face to face interview, reference checks, and a medical check. We value diversity, equity and inclusion and are committed to ensuring a welcoming experience for all candidates. We encourage you to share any support or adjustments you need to be at your best during our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs may be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, please get in touch.
Maintenance Fitter employer: Dyno Nobel Inc.
At Dyno Nobel, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises safety and high performance. With competitive salaries starting from $154,000 plus generous benefits like 18 weeks of paid parental leave and ongoing training opportunities, our employees thrive in a collaborative environment that encourages personal and professional growth. Located in Western Australia, our FIFO roles come with comfortable camp facilities and a strong team dynamic, ensuring you have the resources to excel in your career while enjoying a balanced lifestyle.
