Diesel Fitter

Make your mark with Thiess  

Everyday, all around the world, Thiess supports and celebrates our people. We recognise talent and reward transparency. We champion diversity and embrace change.  

Join us. Hone your skills and develop new ones. take on big challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment.  

Thiess is the place to make things happen.  

About The Role

Thiess is currently looking for experienced Heavy-Duty Diesel Fitters to join our exciting projects across QLD. We currently have opportunities available at the following sites:

• Curragh North – Blackwater QLD


• Lake Vermont – Dysart QLD


• QCoal Northern Hub – Collinsville QLD


• Peak Downs – Moranbah QLD


• Caval Ridge – Moranbah QLD


• Olive Downs Complex – Moranbah QLD

As our next Diesel Fitter, reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, some duties may include:

• Perform servicing, repair and maintenance of large-scale mobile mining equipment as directed in accordance with Thiess servicing, lubrication and maintenance systems documentation


• Complete general maintenance, breakdowns, services and component change outs to a high regard


• Source technical information from the relevant available reference manuals, technical bulletins, OEM and computer-based systems


• Ensure good housekeeping standards are maintained at all times


• Conduct required inspection to maximise equipment utilisation

About You

To be successful in this role you are required to have:

• Trade Certificate in Diesel Fitting or relevant equivalent


• Post-trade experience working in the Mining or Heavy Earth Moving industry


• Experience in general Maintenance, breakdowns, component change outs and servicing of heavy earth moving equipment

What Thiess Can Do For You

• Even time, 7/7, lifestyle roster


• Competitive rates


• Permanent full-time positions


• BIBO, DIDO or FIFO


• Salary sacrifice options – flights & novated leasing  


• Full camp facilities provided


• Living out of camp allowance, if applicable


• Thiess’ commitment to training & developing


• A range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products

About Us 

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining. 

The pioneering spirit of our founders – the legendary Thiess brothers – is our legacy, and inspires our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change. 

At Thiess, you will have the opportunity to play a part in the global energy transition. We are growing our commodities portfolio to include metals and minerals critical to the energy transition, and developing services to enable sustainable mining. 

We’re creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning – supporting our people to contribute to Thiess’ success and continued growth in sustainable mining. 

We’ll support you to hone your skills and develop new ones, take on challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment. We offer our people ongoing technical training and development opportunities so they can reach their full potential. We also invest in the workforce of the future, with a range of programs for people starting their careers. 

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We’re focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered. 

Learn more http://thiess.com/makeyourmark 

Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at hiring@thiess.com

"Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your recruiter will support you through the process". 

How to apply

Applications close

31 Dec 2024 E. Australia Standard Time