Diesel Mechanic Alice Springs

Randstad have permanent opportunities available for an experienced Diesel Mechanic to support one of our defence client sites in remote locations in Alice Springs Australia. This is a rostered position 15 days on 13 days off with all flights and accommodation provided.
This is a permanent, salaried position available to start asap. FIFO from Darwin or Adelaide.
You will have all the benefits of working in a permanent salaried position on a FIFO roster!
Key responsibilities will include:

• Carry out Preventative and Reactive general maintenance duties within your own trade discipline.

• Liaise with Facilities Coordinator to efficiently carry out the tasks and services required of Randstad under the terms of the Contract;

• Full compliance and consistency with the contract and Randstad business systems

• Deliver Planned and Reactive Maintenance solutions across Mechanical

• Carry out and maintaining Gensets, diesel Pumps, diesel Motors, Diesel Mechanical plant

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain diesel plant equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.

• Diagnose electrical and mechanical defects and malfunctions.

• Inspect and maintain mechanical diesel plant systems as required but not limited to diesel pumps, diesel motors, and rotating plant equipment.

• Respond to client queries regarding issues to their sites.

• Interface with other operators, engineers and the supply chain, providing technical support and documentation of works undertaken

• Demonstrate the ability to gather and interrogate information effectively, leading to a structured and logical outcome to rectify the task in hand

• Regularly evaluate objectives and plans to ensure continual improvement, and

• alignment with changing project and client priorities.

Key Requirements:

• 5 + year experience in a similar position
• Able to respond quickly to change and adopt a flexible / innovative approach to problems and opportunities
• High level written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology
• Conduct routine generator electrical maintenance
• Experience as a Diesel Mechanic in the service and maintenance of generators
• Have previous experience of working autonomously in remote locations
• Working at heights
• Confined space
• High Risk work Licence LF (forklift)
• EWP (up to 11mtr)
• Drivers licence
• White Card (General Construction Induction Card)
• Current National Police Check or the willingness to undertake

To be considered for this position you must be an Australian Citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain a current Australian Defence Security Clearance.
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At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
Skills
Diesel Mechanic
Education
Vocational/Professional Qualification