HD Mechanic - Field Service | Perth WA / FIFO

Job Description

HD Mechanic - Field Service | Perth WA / FIFO

We are recruiting an experienced HD Mechanic / Field Service Mechanic for a well-established Western Australian business supporting the mining and resources sector.

This is a full-time opportunity based from Hazelmere, Perth, with FIFO site work maintaining and repairing a fleet of drill rigs, heavy trucks, light vehicles and associated equipment.

The role will suit a qualified tradesperson with broad mechanical knowledge who is confident working independently in field service environments and diagnosing faults across heavy mobile equipment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carry out preventative and scheduled maintenance across drill rigs, heavy trucks, light vehicles and mobile equipment
  
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults
  
• Attend field breakdowns and complete repairs safely and efficiently
  
• Perform general servicing, component replacement and fault finding
  
• Work with hydraulic systems and associated heavy equipment components
  
• Support welding and fabrication repairs where required
  
• Maintain accurate service and maintenance records
  
• Follow site safety procedures, isolation requirements and company standards
  
• Work independently across FIFO and field service environments
  
• Communicate clearly with site teams regarding equipment condition, repairs and outstanding maintenance
  

Requirements

Requirements

• Recognised Mechanical Trade qualification
  
• Minimum 3 years post-trade experience
  
• Previous experience as an HD Mechanic, Plant Mechanic, Field Service Mechanic or similar
  
• Strong experience diagnosing and maintaining heavy mobile equipment
  
• General knowledge and practical experience with hydraulic systems
  
• Previous exposure to drill rigs, HD trucks and light vehicles highly regarded
  
• Compressor knowledge would be advantageous
  
• Auto electrical fault-finding experience would be advantageous
  
• Welding and fabrication experience would be advantageous
  
• Ability to work independently in field service and remote environments
  
• Strong commitment to safety and correct isolation procedures
  
• Current Australian working rights
  
• Ability and willingness to work FIFO from Perth
  
• HR licence preferred
  
• Forklift licence preferred
  

Benefits

Benefits

• Full-time Field Service opportunity
  
• FIFO work within the mining and resources sector
  
• Work across a varied fleet including drill rigs, heavy vehicles and mobile equipment
  
• Opportunity to use both mechanical and diagnostic skills in the field
  
• Established Western Australian employer
  
• Long-term opportunity for an experienced heavy mechanical tradesperson
  
• Broad exposure across maintenance, breakdowns and field service operations