With opportunities across the Truck Shop, Dozer Shop and Underground, this is an opportunity for experienced CAT and Sandvik Underground tradespeople who thrive in a challenging mining environment and take pride in setting the standard for those around them.

Positions available across:

• Truck Shop – Heavy mobile mining equipment and CAT haulage fleet
• Dozer Shop – CAT dozers and associated auxiliary heavy earthmoving equipment
• Underground – Underground Sandvik mining equipment and mobile fleet

We want experienced CAT Heavy Diesel Technicians and Sandvik Underground Diesel Technicians who bring strong technical knowledge, sound mechanical aptitude and a genuine commitment to safety and reliability.

You will be expected to:

• Hold a recognised trade qualification as a Diesel Fitter / Heavy Diesel Mechanic
• Have extensive Caterpillar (CAT) or Sandvik Underground experience – Min 6 years post trade
• Diagnose and repair complex mechanical and hydraulic faults
• Work confidently in a challenging and demanding mining environment
• Lead by example in safety, work quality and professionalism
• Coach, mentor and develop the national workforce, sharing your knowledge and experience
• Work effectively as part of a multicultural, high-performing maintenance team
• Maintain a strong focus on equipment reliability, availability and preventative maintenance
• Be adaptable and willing to work across a range of equipment and operating conditions
• Australian or New Zealand citizen, or Australian permanent resident, with a passport valid for a minimum of 2 years
• Be able to obtain a satisfactory Police Clearance

This is a genuine opportunity to work within an international mining environment, contribute your experience and help develop the next generation of Papua New Guinean tradespeople.

Why apply?

If you're an experienced Diesel Fitter who enjoys challenging work, heavy mining equipment and making a difference beyond just turning spanners, we'd like to hear from you.

Bring your experience. Lead by example. Develop others. Make an impact.

Apply now to join the team in the PNG Highlands.

About Us

Established in 2005 as CQ Field Mining Services, FMS Group has grown from a regional provider into a diversified, multi-division organisation delivering integrated solutions across Australia and Papua New Guinea. Our growth reflects a strong focus on capability, innovation, and meeting evolving client needs, with key expansions including PNG (2013), WA (2017), and the formation of Field Mining Services Group in 2019.

Since then, we have strengthened our service offering through specialised divisions spanning Safety Lift Solutions, engineering, electrical, onsite machining, and parts and equipment, alongside infrastructure maintenance projects and the acquisition of Schlam CRU in 2025. Rebranded as FMS Group in 2024, we are now a fully integrated, one-stop solution for mobile and fixed plant maintenance, shutdowns, infrastructure projects, and capital equipment sales across mining, construction, oil and gas, marine, and renewables.

Interested in knowing more about us: About FMS Group | Heavy Industry Services Since 2005

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FMS Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.

We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches.