Field Maintenance Diesel Fitter

Work in the field on the big pieces with us!

• Dawson EBA - $172,229 Package + Performance Bonuses!
• Additional $10,000 Maintenance Allowance per year!  
• 6 Weeks Annual Leave
• 15 Shifts Personal Leave
• 7 on 7 off roster DN
• Closest large Mine to South East QLD – it’s a lifestyle!

Our Dawson operation is a large open-cut coal mine and is showing no signs of slowing down,

Dawson’s mining process is completed by varied fleets of which this role focuses on the biggest; Draglines, Electric Rope Shovels, 600t & 260t Hydraulic Excavators fleets and diesel Overburden Drill fleet.

It’s not just the interesting large pieces of equipment that you would be working on in the field, it’s also the placement of Dawson, it is located at the southern end of the Bowen Basin in Central Queensland, being just over a 2hrs drive west from either Rockhampton or Gladstone, or 4.5hrs drive north of the Darling Downs or South Burnett.

We are currently on the hunt for experienced Heavy Deisel Fitters for our Dawson Mine within our Field Maintenance team, in Moura, QLD.  

Working within the Maintenance team you will enjoy the challenge of maintaining equipment, resolving breakdowns, diagnosing problems, implementing preventative maintenance, in the field.

Your extensive experience working with heavy mobile equipment which this role will apply it to large hydraulic excavators, drills, draglines, electric rope shovels and various mine site equipment will aid your success in this role.

Your key responsibilities are:

• Inspect, diagnose, service and repair, machines like Draglines, Electric Rope Shovels, 600t & 260t Hydraulic Excavators, Overburden Drills and various ancillary equipment.
• Utilise computerised maintenance management systems
• Maintaining a high level of housekeeping in the workshops
• Undertaking training and upskilling as required;
• Attending to breakdowns and problem diagnosing;
• Scheduled maintenance and installations;
• Experience with fault finding;
• Work independently where required but within a team environment;
• Experience in facilitating and participating in job risk assessments
• Knowledge of SAP is desirable.

You will be a great and flexible team player and enjoy contributing to a positive and safety focused work environment. This is your opportunity to join a team of passionate and supportive industry leading experts contributing to a positive culture of continuous improvement.

• Current Australian Recognised Trade Certificate
• Have demonstrated experience on Heavy Mobile Equipment
• Current Australian Drivers License (Ideally HR)

Preferred, but not essential qualifications: Additional Equipment Tickets for example; Elevated Work Platform, Forklift, Working at heights, ARC License.

• Multiple full-time, permanent position available!
• Based at our Dawson Mine in Moura, QLD
• Attractive roster: 7 on, 7 off (Day & Night shifts)
• Employed under the Dawson Collective Enterprise Agreement 2024
• Market leading pay rates & attractive over-time rates!
• Additional $10,000 Maintenance Allowance per year!  
• Training, upskilling & career progression
• Employee Incentive Program (Monthly Bonus)
• Company funded camp accommodation

What we Offer
When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Who we are
We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity, and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.  As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

Background checks
Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

Inclusion and Diversity
At Anglo American, we embrace change and promote an inclusive and diverse environment where you can bring your whole self to work, every day. We are adopting new approaches to recruitment, talent development, mentoring, parental leave, and flexible working to further support diversity across our business.

How we are committed to your safety
Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

How to apply
To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

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CLOSING DATE 
23 July 2025

Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to closing date – applications may also close before this date.

Recruitment Agencies
Anglo American Steelmaking Coal does not accept unsolicited applications from Recruitment Agencies.