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The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Autonomous Maintenance Technician/Specialist to carry out repairs and maintenance on Autonomous Haulage and Fleet Management systems at Pembroke Resource’s new project in the Bowen Basin - Olive Downs Complex.
Pembroke Resource’s Olive Downs Complex is a greenfield project located 40 kilometres South-east of Moranbah which commenced mining operations in mid 2023. Thiess has recently been awarded a five-year contract to deliver full-service mining operations, including mine planning overburden removal, drill and blast, load and haul (Autonomous), water management, and rehabilitation as well as the construction of the mine infrastructure.
About The Role
Working a 7/7 dayshift/Nightshift roster and reporting to Superintendent Assets Autonomy, your duties will include:
1. Safely conducting maintenance activities on all mobile equipment fitted with Autonomous, Fleet Management and Tyre Sense systems
2. Carrying out a variety of autonomous technology installations, site repairs, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and data collection
3. Collaborate and communicate with site and project teams and key internal and external stakeholders regarding the project’s targets in areas of safety, environment, and production
4. Carry out statutory inspections and calibrations
About you
Join our team and be part of a new workforce committed to a strong performance culture where every contribution is valued equally. You thrive on achieving goals and overcoming challenges with fairness and integrity.
5. Experience in the deployment and field validation of complex technology-based products in a Mining environment
6. Previous experience with Caterpillar MineStar Command and/or Komatsu FrontRunner systems is preferred.
7. Previous experience in Autonomous operations highly regarded
8. Understanding of network communications and data collection
9. Excellent time management and communication skills
10. Relevant trade certificate in Automotive electrical or Diesel fitting
11. Valid C Class Driving License
12. Cat 793F and Cat 794AC experience highly regarded
13. Experience with Cat MD6310 desirable
What Thiess Can Do for You
14. Fully funded flights from Brisbane to Moranbah
15. 7/7 roster for a balanced lifestyle
16. Help to grow your career, offering diverse and varied opportunities for advancement
17. World-class health & wellbeing programs
18. Salary sacrifice options
19. A range of corporate discounts, including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products
20. Genuine Choice Rosters - (Live Local, DIDO & FIFO)
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.
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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.
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The Strong & Sustainable Resource Communities Act 2017 principles apply to this position.