Site Fitter

Mackay
Job ID:  85256
Division:  Liebherr International
Company:  Liebherr-Australia Pty. Ltd.
Work area:  Engineering
Country:  AU
Entry level:  Professionals
Salary: 
Type of contract:  full time

Responsibilities:

About the Company

Liebherr-Australia Pty. Ltd. is part of the Liebherr Group, which employs more than 50,000 people, in over 140 companies and 50 countries on every continent. Liebherr's decades of experience, knowledge, and dedication to the highest quality and most reliable technologies makes Liebherr a respected leader and a trustworthy partner to industry.

Liebherr-Australia is responsible for selling and servicing earthmoving machines, mining machines, mobile cranes, tower cranes, maritime cranes as well as deep foundation machines throughout Australia and New Zealand. Though the company's 20-hectare head office complex is based in Adelaide, Australia, the commitment to, and support of, New Zealand customers is unwavering.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and motivated Site Fitter to join our Mining division, supporting operations at Carmichael Coal Mine in Queensland.

Reporting to the Customer Support Manager, you will play an important role in providing safe, effective and timely technical support across the customer's fleet of nine Liebherr excavators.

Working within a customer-focused site environment, you will be responsible for diagnosing faults, performing repairs and preventative maintenance, and supporting equipment reliability to ensure Liebherr continues to meet its contractual Availability Guarantee obligations.

You will also play an important role in maintaining strong customer relationships and identifying opportunities to promote Liebherr's service and parts solutions.

This position offers a permanent day shift on an 8 days on, 6 days off roster.

Interested candidates would ideally reside in Queensland.

Key Responsibilities

  • Diagnose and repair equipment faults safely and efficiently to minimise machine downtime.

  • Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs across the site's Liebherr excavator fleet.

  • Diagnose faults across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical components.

  • Inspect plant and equipment to ensure compliance with operational and safety standards.

  • Support equipment reliability and availability in line with contractual obligations.

  • Liaise with relevant teams regarding spare parts requirements, planning and availability.

  • Provide timely technical support and advice to the customer.

  • Build and maintain positive working relationships with site personnel and stakeholders.

  • Identify and promote opportunities for Liebherr service and parts support.

  • Maintain high standards of safety, quality and workmanship.

Skills & Experience:

About You

You will be a trade-qualified mechanical professional with strong diagnostic capabilities, a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to delivering quality customer service.

To be successful, you will bring:

  • Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical.

  • Experience servicing, maintaining and repairing heavy mobile equipment.

  • Strong mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical fault-finding capabilities.

  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

  • Strong communication and customer relationship management skills.

  • Sound Microsoft Office skills.

  • A demonstrated commitment to workplace health and safety.

  • The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a site-based team.

The following will be highly regarded:

  • Previous experience working on mining trucks or heavy mining equipment.

  • High Risk Work Licences – LF, DG and EWP.

  • Working at Heights certification.

  • Previous experience with Liebherr mining equipment.

Our Offer:

Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Jennine Williams.

One Passion. Many Opportunities.

The company

Liebherr-Australia Pty Ltd is part of the Liebherr Group, which employs nearly 50,000 people, in more than 140 companies and 50 countries on every continent. Liebherr's decades of experience, knowledge, and dedication to the highest quality and most reliable technologies makes Liebherr a respected leader and a trustworthy partner to industry. Liebherr-Australia is responsible for selling and servicing earthmoving machines, mining machines, mobile cranes, tower cranes, maritime cranes as well as deep foundation machines throughout Australia and New Zealand. Though the company's 20 hectare Head Office Complex is based in Adelaide, Australia, the commitment to, and support of, New Zealand customers is unwavering. 

Location

Liebherr-Australia Pty. Ltd.

32-40 Southgate Drive

4740 Mackay

Australia (AU)