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.

What you’ll do

This role is critical in enabling informed, commercial decisions around the redeployment, repair and disposal of idle assets across the business.

Reporting to the Group Manager, Asset Estimating and Fleet, you will undertake site-based inspections across storage locations, assess asset condition, identify defects, estimate repair requirements and provide clear, practical recommendations to support operational readiness and value recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Visit asset storage locations across the business to inspect idle plant and equipment
• Assess asset condition and identify defects, issues and repair requirements
• Categorise assets into defined readiness-to-work categories
• Develop and maintain a catalogue of idle assets and associated condition data
• Prepare repair budgets and cost estimates for individual assets
• Support fleet inspections associated with tendering and estimating activities
• Provide inspection and site support for asset disposal activities
• Work closely with regional fleet, asset and maintenance teams to enable effective redeployment decisions
• Actively promote Thiess’ safety, compliance and sustainability standards

What you’ll bring

You are an experienced industry professional with a strong background in maintenance, plant or fleet environments, bringing a practical understanding of equipment condition, repair requirements and cost estimation. You are commercially astute, confident working autonomously in the field, and able to influence outcomes through clear communication and effective stakeholder engagement across diverse teams.

• Extensive industry experience with 10+ years in maintenance, plant or fleet operations
• Strong technical capability, including knowledge of equipment repairs, cost estimation and OEM parts/support systems
• Commercial and risk awareness, enabling sound, value-driven decision-making
• Strong communication and computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office and the ability to engage and influence stakeholders

What we offer

• Flexible, hybrid work model
• Supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and continuous improvement
• Opportunity to work with an amazing team on a high impact project 
• Collaborative, values-led culture with a global reach.
• Access to leading-edge technology and systems.
• Competitive salary and employee benefits package

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 better together. 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

How to Apply

This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.

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.

Please click the “apply” button to apply for this role.

Applications close: Thursday 12 February 2026