Make your mark with Thiess   

Every day, 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 

Our Lake Vermont Project located in Dysart are seeking an experienced Field Maintenance Leading Hand reporting to the Field Maintenance Supervisor. You will work collaboratively towards delivering high-quality solutions and results. 

In this role you will: 

• Leadership of maintenance crew following directives of managers and supervisors 

• Lead Maintenance teams in completing the daily maintenance requirements of our HME Fleet, including Komatsu, Liebherr and Caterpillar trucks, Caterpillar bulldozers, Caterpillar Graders and Loaders. 

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

• Assist crews to effectively meet daily safety targets for the project. 

• Provide technical information to staff and operations personnel. 

• Source and requisition parts and / or equipment requirements through the appropriate manuals or publications using the correct ordering procedure. 

• Verify the implementation of solutions and/or control further non-conforming machinery until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected. 

 About the you 

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

• Trade Qualified Plant Mechanic Certificate III Automotive Mechanical Technology (Heavy Vehicle Mobile Equipment) or equivalent 

• At least 5 years mining experience with exposure to leading or supervision of mobile maintenance HD Fitter 

• Demonstrated ability to work with cross functional teams 

• You will also need to possess a high regard and practice of health and safety at all times 

• Mining Supervisory training will be highly regarded 

• JDE experience highly regarded 

What Thiess can do for you 

• Permanent shirt from commencement – no labour hire 

• Even time, lifestyle 7/7 Day Shift only Roster – 12.5hr shifts 

• BIBO provided from Mackay, Yeppoon, Rockhampton, Townsville & Bundaberg 

• Camp accommodation inclusive of meals provided 

• Thiess’ commitment to training & development 

• 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.