Thiess Asset Services Leading Hand

Join the Thiess Asset Services Project Support Team!

Thiess Asset Services is assembling a team of motivated and experienced tradespeople to support our customers withmajor shutdowns on HME equipment. If you take pride in your craft thrive in fast-paced environments and want to be part of a supportive safety-first team we want to hear from you!

Why join Thiess Asset Services

• Work ona variety of sites and equipment
• Join a team that valuessafety collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Opportunity toexpand your skillsand gain experience in diverse projects.
• Be part of a company with a Provenreputation in asset services.

About the role

As our next Leading Hand to proudly represent our Project Support Team on a 14/7 roster your role will be performing major component and reliability shutdowns on a fleet of electric drive MT4400 haul trucks. As Leading Hand youll play a pivotal role in minimizing machine downtime ensuring high-quality repairs and mentoring your team to success.

In this role you will:

• Work a 14/7 Roster 12-hour shifts

• Shift Handover & Task Status: Provide clear task updates to the Supervisor at shift change for smooth transitions.
• Task Prioritization: Collaborate with the Supervisor to prioritize tasks and allocate resources effectively.
• Daily Labour Allocation: Manage daily labour assignments and ensure updates are reflected in prestart.
• Task Monitoring: Conduct regular progress checks and provide timely updates to ensure task completion.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and support team members to enhance skills and maintain productivity.
• Safety & Quality: Maintain high standards of safety housekeeping and workmanship on-site.
• Tool & Equipment Management: Ensure proper use and maintenance of tools machinery and parts.

Learn more about our Asset Services Team here - Proven Asset Services - Thiess

About you

• Previous Leading Hand experience in a maintenance or breakdown role.
• Experience with electric drive MT4400 haul trucks or similar equipment.
• Strong technical knowledge of heavy mobile equipment and breakdown processes. Excellent timekeeping and ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to manage multiple breakdown events while maintaining clear communication and prioritization.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive approach to safety ensuring all breakdown activities are performed with minimal risk.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills to coordinate teams and liaise with multiple stakeholders.

What Thiess can do for you

• Permanent full-time positions
• Full camp facilities provided including a permanent room!
• Thiess commitment to training & development
• Salary sacrifice options Flights & novated leasing
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank) travel & retail products.

About us

At Thiess we partner with our clients to deliver excellence in open cut and underground mining in Australia Asia and the Americas. For more than 85 years we have operated in diverse commodities geologies environments and cultures. Our team uses global insight to optimise solutions and create value for each project positioning them for optimal efficiency productivity and cost performance backed by how we meet our commitments. Thiess is committed to being at the forefront of sustainable mining leveraging the power of our people and technology to support clients in their journey to more sustainable enterprises.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. Were focused on creating an inclusive environment to allow 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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