Drill Maintenance Leading Hand | Cape Preston | 2/1 FIFO
CITIC Pacific MiningAbout the Role
CITIC Pacific Mining is hiring a Drill Maintenance Leading Hand for the HME team at its Sino Iron operation at Cape Preston, about 100 km southwest of Karratha in the Pilbara. This is a permanent role on a 2/1 continuous shift roster covering days and nights, FIFO ex Perth. Applications close on 20 November 2026, and shortlisting starts straight away.
Key Responsibilities
- Take a hands on part in servicing, maintaining, fault finding and repairing the drill fleet
- Guide tradespeople, apprentices, contractors and service personnel
- Help the Drill Maintenance Supervisor coordinate planned and unplanned work
- Make sure work meets OEM specifications and site maintenance standards
- Keep service records, work orders and backlog accurate, and help plan parts and tooling
- Run pre starts, toolbox talks and JHA reviews, and promote safe work
About You
- A relevant mechanical trade with at least five years in mining maintenance
- Experience maintaining, diagnosing and repairing surface mining drill rigs
- Leading hand experience or a proven ability to guide others technically
- Strong troubleshooting skills and SAP experience for work orders and records
- A current Australian manual driver's licence
What's on Offer
- Permanent role on a 2/1 roster, FIFO from Perth
- Competitive pay, salary packaging, and life and salary continuance insurance
- Alliance Airlines lounge access
- A village with three gyms, a pool, sports courts, a tavern and free wifi in every room
- Career progression and industry training
About CITIC Pacific Mining
CITIC Pacific Mining runs Sino Iron, the largest magnetite mining and processing operation in Australia, with an open pit mine, a six line concentrator, a port at Cape Preston and its own power station and desalination plant.
Apply directly on CITIC Pacific Mining's careers site using the apply link on this listing.