MEM Mechanical Maintainer
Australia, Western Australia, Perth
Experience: 2-4 Years
Mining
Introduction
Join a high-performing maintenance team supporting a large-scale Pilbara mining operation. As a MEM Mechanical Maintainer, you'll carry out planned and breakdown maintenance, component change-outs, fault finding and inspections across a diverse fleet of CAT and Komatsu equipment. Working an 8:6 / 7:7 FIFO roster, you'll play a key role in maximising fleet reliability, safety and production performance.
About this role
Our client is seeking an experienced MEM Mechanical Maintainer to join a high-performing maintenance team supporting a large-scale Pilbara mining operation. Working across a diverse fleet of heavy mobile equipment, you will play a key role in maintaining fleet reliability, maximising equipment availability, and supporting safe and efficient mining operations.
Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will perform a broad range of maintenance activities across haul trucks, wheel loaders, graders, water carts, and ancillary mining equipment. The role will see you completing scheduled servicing, preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs, component replacements, and major equipment inspections in accordance with site standards and OEM requirements.
You will be responsible for diagnosing and rectifying mechanical, hydraulic, powertrain, and pneumatic faults, ensuring equipment is returned to service safely and efficiently. This will involve troubleshooting complex equipment issues, carrying out repairs in the field and workshop environments, and working closely with planners and operations personnel to minimise downtime and optimise fleet performance.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Completing planned maintenance, statutory inspections, and shutdown work on heavy mobile mining equipment.
- Performing breakdown diagnostics, fault finding, and corrective maintenance activities.
- Carrying out component change-outs including engines, transmissions, differentials, wheel motors, hydraulic cylinders, pumps, and associated systems.
- Conducting routine inspections to identify defects, wear patterns, and emerging equipment issues before they impact production.
- Servicing and maintaining hydraulic, lubrication, cooling, fuel, braking, and steering systems.
- Interpreting technical manuals, schematics, OEM documentation, and maintenance procedures to support repair activities.
- Ensuring all maintenance work is completed to a high standard and in accordance with site safety and operational requirements.
- Accurately documenting maintenance activities, defect reports, work orders, and equipment history records within SAP.
- Supporting equipment reliability initiatives and contributing to continuous improvement activities across the maintenance function.
- Working collaboratively with supervisors, planners, operators, and fellow tradespeople to coordinate maintenance activities and achieve production targets.
- Participating in pre-start meetings, risk assessments, isolation processes, and permit-to-work activities.
- Maintaining a strong focus on housekeeping, workplace safety, and environmental compliance at all times.
The fleet includes a variety of heavy mobile mining equipment, with experience on the following highly regarded:
- Komatsu 830E Electric Drive Haul Trucks
- LeTourneau L-2350 / Komatsu WE2350 Wheel Loaders
- Komatsu WA1200 Wheel Loaders
- Caterpillar 777 & 785 Water Carts
- Caterpillar 16M & 24M Graders
- Ancillary mining and support equipment
This is an excellent opportunity to join a world-class mining operation where you'll work alongside experienced maintenance professionals, gain exposure to a large and diverse fleet, and contribute directly to the reliability and performance of critical mining equipment on site.
Is this you?
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Required
- Australian recognised Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic, Mobile Plant Mechanic, or equivalent trade qualification.
- Minimum 3 years' experience working in a Mobile Equipment Maintenance (MEM) role within the mining industry.
- Proven experience performing preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs, fault finding, and component change-outs on heavy mobile equipment.
- Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and powertrain systems.
- Experience interpreting technical manuals, schematics, OEM documentation, and maintenance procedures.
- Exposure to SAP or similar computerised maintenance management systems for recording maintenance activities and work orders.
- Current C Class Manual Driver's Licence.
- High Risk Work Licences such as Forklift (LF), Dogging (DG), and/or Rigging (RB/RI) highly regarded.
- Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices, risk management, and compliance with site procedures.
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment while also managing tasks independently.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate with maintenance, planning, and operations personnel.
What we offer
- Super paid on all hours
- Salary sacrificing
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Corporate discounts
About Brunel:
Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.
Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.
Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.
Do you have questions?
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact m.foster@brunel.net