Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

at  Ahrens Pty Ltd

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Ahrens is a fifth-generation, Australian family-owned company, with 120 years’ experience in delivering a diverse range of high-quality and cost effective products and projects across Australia, with footprints overseas.
We have become a full Construction, Engineering, Mining Services, Sheds & Silos and Water Storage company which provides complete turnkey project solutions, supported by 26 divisions and backed by 1300-plus people.
A major part of the Ahrens family of brands, our mining services and infrastructure has an unrivalled history of delivering innovative, economical, and quality mining projects and services to suit resource engineering, design and construct, non-process, maintenance, resource building, civil works and structural, mechanical and piping works. We specialise in working in remote locations and our significant scope of in-house labour, trades, plant, and equipment enable us to respond at short notice to meet the tightest deadlines.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Trade qualified – Mechanical Engineering trade/Heavy Diesel fitter
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Construction Induction (white card)
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision;
• Class C drivers license;
• Willingness to work at other Ahrens Group locations if required.Holding additional high-risk tickets and licenses will be beneficial.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Heavy and Light Vehicle Mechanic at our Olympic Dam site to work in our site crew to carry out mechanical and maintenance work and other related tasks safely, to quality and time specification and standards and assist in other areas as required. Successful candidates will provide civil support and expertise to other trades and workgroups.
This role may be offered as a residential or DIDO role, depending on the successful candidate.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Minimise machinery downtime, conduct preventative maintenance and maximise efficiency of industry plants and machinery to ensure ongoing productivity;
• Read and interpret drawings and specifications to determine job requirements;
• Inspect and monitor plant equipment as required;
• Repair plant equipment and maintain plant spares;
• Respond to breakdowns and make adjustments to ensure plant operation accordingly;
• Log information and fulfil administrative requirements with a high degree of accuracy and in a timely manner;
• Provide direction to Trades Assistants in the performance of their duties;
• Ensure material, labour, plant and equipment is used as effectively and efficiently as possible;
• Overhaul, service and repair the mechanical parts including engines, gearboxes, clutches and brakes of cars, utilities and Heavy equipment;
• Stay on top of minor and major maintenance including oil changes, engine tune ups, inspections and general servicing;
• Participate in shift/swing hand over prior to finishing work to ensure other employees are aware of all relevant information;
• Ensure that all tools and equipment are clean and well maintained;
• Operate vehicles, plant and equipment and tools in a proper manner;Undertake all other reasonable tasks and duties that are peripheral to your role and within your skill and ability, as directed.