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As a global business, we are proud to offer diverse and rewarding career opportunities. We are committed to Thiess being a company which supports great people to succeed, develop their careers, and feel supported to reach their highest potential. We offer a safe and inclusive work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives and where the capability of our people is key to our success.
Thiess is seeking an experienced Field Supervisor – Excavators & Drills, to join our team at Gruyere on an 8/6, 7/7 roster (DS:NS), FIFO from Perth. The Gruyere Gold Project is located within the Yamarna Greenstone belt approximately 200km east of Laverton in Western Australia.
As the Field Supervisor you will be responsible for the daily supervision of the onsite excavator fleet which includes Liebherr R9600, R9400, R9200, R9150, Caterpillar 6060 Shovel and Komatsu PC1250. In addition, this role will oversee our drilling fleet of Sandvik DP1500 series, Leopard 650, 410i platform and Caterpillar 6250
Lead, coach and develop team members by setting clear expectations, monitoring performance and mentoring others.
Manage and execute maintenance work using efficient equipment servicing strategies to achieve targeted service times and schedule compliance rates.
Supervise the performance of servicing, repair and maintenance of Liebherr, Komatsu and CAT Excavators and Sandvik, Leopard and Caterpillar drills and other equipment as directed in accordance with Thiess servicing, lubrication and maintenance systems procedures.
Possess sound knowledge of servicing requirement principals for asset maintenance.
Source technical information from the relevant available reference manuals, technical bulletins, and computer-based systems.
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Trade Qualified Plant Mechanic or mechanical engineering.
Minimum of 5 years mining experience with exposure to supervision of maintenance.
Demonstrable knowledge and experience working on Excavators and Drills.
Strong leadership experience supervising crews in a maintenance environment.
Commitment and compliance to health and safety at all times
Statutory Declaration Training Supervisor certification S26.
Current drivers licence (HR desirable)
At Thiess, our people are the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive - safely, confidently and with opportunities to grow.
Competitive salary package.
Ongoing training & development opportunities.
A strong safety-first culture across all operations, built on care, respect and accountability.
Range of corporate discounts including health insurance and travel, plus access to exclusive savings at 750+ everyday retailers across Australia.
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 has inspired our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change for more than 90 years. Learn more about Our Vision, Purpose & Values .
At Thiess, 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 recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision: 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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