Hancock Iron Ore

Maintainer Drill Fitter

Hancock Iron Ore  •  Newman, AU (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

  • 14/14 days and nights roster | FIFO from Perth to the Roy Hill Mine
  • Base + FIFO Allowances + Shift Allowances + Super + Bonuses
  • Family-friendly even time roster supporting a genuine work/life balance
  • Join a technologically advanced and innovative mining operation


About the role:

Are you looking for your next opportunity in mining maintenance? Hancock Iron Ore is seeking an experienced Maintainer Drill Fitter to join our Mobile Maintenance team.

FIFO from Perth to the Roy Hill mine site, as part of our team, you will work with industry-leading equipment and autonomous drilling technology, receive ongoing training and development opportunities, and contribute to the success of one of the world’s most innovative mining operations. Reporting to the Supervisor Mobile Maintenance, you will play a key role in maintaining the reliability, availability, and performance of our drill fleet.

At Hancock Iron Ore, we are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and rewarding workplace where our people can thrive.

Join us and be part of our journey towards operational excellence.


Duties:

  • Conduct inspections, servicing, repairs, and maintenance activities to maximise drill fleet reliability and performance
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults to maintain operational availability
  • Perform both planned and breakdown maintenance while maintaining the highest standards of safety and workmanship
  • Apply your technical expertise in drill maintenance to support safe, efficient, and productive operations

Equipment You’ll Be Working On:

  • Epiroc Pit Viper 271 (Autonomously operated through Flanders control system)
  • Epiroc D65

Skills and experience:

  • Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (or equivalent)
  • Current Manual C Class Driver’s Licence
  • Demonstrated experience maintaining heavy mobile drill rigs, preferably within an autonomous mining environment
  • Sound understanding of autonomous drilling control systems (Flanders experience highly regarded)
  • Desirable licences and tickets: Forklift (LF), Elevated Work Platform (EWP), Crane, Dogging, and Basic Rigging
Hancock Iron Ore

About Hancock Iron Ore

Atlas Iron and Roy Hill are joining forces to become Hancock Iron Ore - bringing together and building on our combined strengths of resilience and innovation.

This evolution ensures we continue to lead in an ever-changing landscape while delivering the highest standards in mining and operations. This is more than coming together under one name - it’s a strategic move to create a business that is ready for a quickly evolving future.

Hancock Iron Ore will carry forward the legacy of both companies while harnessing new opportunities to deliver long-term value for our stakeholders.

Industry
Oil, Gas & Mining
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Perth Airport, AU
Year Founded
2012
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