Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Responsibilities

• Engage in safe work practices involving Heavy and Crane Maintenance shop to ensure safety initiatives are adhered to
• Participate in the collaborative tools to achieve an accident-free workplace (JSA, LMRA, OTA, O&I, Procedures & Processes)
• Participate in proper stewardship of heavy vehicle maintenance in accordance with safe work procedures
• SWP and applicable regulations
• Recommend plant site work execution preparation steps to ensure flawless operation of Heavy Vehicle Shop
• Ensure the safety culture and behaviours are consistent
• Aid in monitoring maintenance activities to ensure the security and safety of all worksite personnel by providing safe and reliable Heavy Vehicles
• Increase competency of Heavy Vehicle Maintenance
• Communicate effectively with the Workshop Manager / Maintenance Coordinator on equipment performance and workload to ensure maintenance down time does not excessively impact on the day-to-day operations.
  

Qualifications

• Certified to PNG or Australian Standards for auto mechanics and/or diesel fitting trade
• Vehicle repair accreditation
• 5 years’ experience as a Heavy Equipment Mechanical Fitter
• Knowledge of Caterpillar heavy equipment diagnostic and servicing requirements
• Vehicle repair accreditation
• Effective verbal and listening communications skills
• Time management skills
• Team building skills.
• 5 years minimum experience as a heavy equipment maintenance mechanic
• Trained and certified to PNG / Australian standards for auto mechanics
• Appropriate certification and documented experience in the operation of other heavy equipment
• Vehicle repair accreditation
• Effective verbal and listening communications skills
• Time management skills
• Team building skills.