About the role
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Breakdown Team Leader to manage our dedicated team of breakdown specialists in resolving unplanned machine events efficiently. As the leader, you'll play a pivotal role in minimizing machine downtime, ensuring high-quality repairs, and mentoring your team to success.
In this role, you will:
1. Work a 14/7 Roster, 7 Days and 7 Nights, 12 hours shifts
2. Lead & Manage the Breakdown Team: Supervise a team of breakdown specialists, ensuring the swift resolution of unplanned machine breakdowns and minimizing downtime.
3. Resource Allocation & Delegation: Assess breakdowns and allocate resources effectively to ensure a prompt resolution while maintaining safety and quality standards.
4. Data Capture & Reporting: Oversee the accurate recording and analysis of breakdown events, capturing all critical data for future improvement and failure analysis.
5. Procurement & Logistics: Manage the procurement of parts for repairs, ensuring timely availability of correct parts to avoid unnecessary delays.
6. Mentoring & Training: Mentor team members, provide on-the-job training, and support them with troubleshooting, analysis, and repair strategies.
7. Stakeholder Consultation: Liaise with management and key stakeholders to provide updates on breakdown status, progress, and resource needs, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives.
About you
8. Trade qualification as Heavy Duty Diesel Fitter or equivalent
9. Previous Leading Hand experience in a maintenance or breakdown role. Experience in general maintenance, breakdowns, component change outs and servicing of CAT and Hitachi Diggers, Dozers and Epiroc Drills
10. Strong technical knowledge of heavy mobile equipment and breakdown processes.
11. JDE and INFOMINE experience is highly regarded for work order management and maintenance tracking.
12. Ability to manage multiple breakdown events while maintaining clear communication and prioritization.
13. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
14. A proactive approach to safety, ensuring all breakdown activities are performed with minimal risk.
15. Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills to coordinate teams and liaise with multiple stakeholders.
What Thiess can do for you
16. Permanent full-time positions
17. Full camp facilities provided
18. Thiess’ commitment to training & development
19. Salary sacrifice options – Flights & novated leasing
20. Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products.
21. Referral bonus program – earn $2.5k for a successful referral