Drill Fitters FIFO

Drill Fitter/HD Fitter Mechanic - FIFO or Kalgoorlie Local

• FIFO from Perth Only 
• Field service and workshop role
• Based out of our modern Kalgoorlie-Boulder workshop

VM Drilling is a privately owned RC drilling company based in Kalgoorlie, serving clients throughout Western Australia. VM Drilling was established in 2004 as a one rig company and has grown organically to a reputable mid-size company. Today the business is operating 10+ Rigs and possesses extensive experience within the mining industry.

The key requirements of the role are:

• Performing routine maintenance and major component change outs in the workshop
• Completing breakdown repairs for rigs and vehicles on site where required. 
• Fault finding and diagnostics on mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and air systems
• Major repairs and servicing of a modern fleet of Atlas Copco/Epiroc - ROC L8 and D65 rigs and late model Hino 500, Hino 300 support equipment
• Attending site emergency breakdowns, including completing repairs in a timely manner, minimising costs to the client and ensuring productivity targets are still met
• Provide field service support and guidance to operations personnel to reduce downtime in the field
• Undertake necessary risk and pre-task assessments and ensure all documentation and reporting is completed accurately and in a timely manner
• Maintaining and servicing all forms of vehicles and machinery relating to efficient operation of drilling equipment and associated ancillary equipment.
• Perform maintenance on the Company's assets in a safe, planned and effective manner. As a key team member, you will work collaboratively with the Maintenance Manager, ensuring planning priorities are achieved.  

About you

This position is open to both Kalgoorlie-Boulder residents and Perth-based candidates, with FIFO and various roster options available.

Ideally you will have been qualified for at least 3 years with previous Field Service experience, in particular working autonomously in remote areas servicing drill rigs and support equipment in the field.

We are also willing to consider experienced plant mechanics that are interested in learning and want to gain experience in the drilling industry.

Essential Selection Criteria:

• Certificate III Mechanical Trade Certificate 
• Previous experience working in the drilling industry, preferably with hydraulics and air systems - Atlas Copco L8 and/or D65, Schramm 685
• Current police clearance (or able to obtain)
• Working at Heights (or willing to obtain)
• First Aid Certificate (or willing to obtain)
• Candidate must be able to pass a pre-employment medical in addition to any legislatively required or Client based medicals and/or clearance.

Your hard work will be rewarded with:

• Competitive hourly rates 
• Family orientated company
• Career progression 
• On the job training 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent focus on safety 

Please apply with your resume today, we look forward to hearing from you.

Please note: Rogers Resourcing are placing this advertisement of behalf of our client.  All your communications with Rogers Resourcing will be kept confidential to Rogers Resourcing and our client.