HD Mechanic Leading Hand

_{21st August, 2026}

 
UON is a Western Australian integrated energy company providing turnkey energy and water solutions to the mining sector and beyond, helping our customers on their decarbonisation journey utilising the technology, skills and real experience of team members across the business.
 
UON’s business centres around the design, manufacturing, supply, construction and maintenance of remote, off-grid power and water infrastructure, with many of the products manufactured in UON’s Malaga facility, based on proprietary and patented designs.
 
UON is currently seeking an experienced and self-motivated (HANDS ON) HD Mechanic – Leading Hand to join our Energy team at Malaga.

• Perth Base Job - Malaga WA
• Early start / Early finish - from 6am to 2:30 pm

Skills & Experience

• A minimum Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
• Current and valid WA HR Class Drivers Licence (Preferred)
• A minimum of 2-years' experience working as a leading hand or within a supervisory position.
• Experience in repairing and rebuilding diesel engines - CUMMINS - KTA50 preferable.
• Experience in scheduled maintenance of diesel engines.
• Experience in renewable energy field.
• Minimum of 2 years post trade experience working as team leadership or working in a similar role, preferably on Mine Sites.
• Cert IV in Management / Leadership Training (Preferred)
• Ability to mentor and lead a team of Mechanic.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Evaluate the quality of work of team members and provide feedback to Management for reviews
• Resolving issues between team members and elevating concerns to line manager and or HR as required
• Assist, guide and mentor & training apprentices, mechanical team & trade assistance sharing your knowledge and provide hands on assistance as required.
• Assist in work planning, scheduling and resource allocation with a focus on the weekly maintenance plan.
• Undertake planned and ADHOC inspections on the condition of UON products as required.
• Travel away from home to site or stay at the Perth base Yard as per work needs. 
• Installation and commissioning of UON products in workshop/ Yard and WA mine sites.
• Predictive and reactive service, maintenance and repair of UON and client equipment as required.
• Complete general maintenance, repairs and component change outs on a variety of surface mining equipment.
• Detecting and diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults in engines and parts of the power generation equipment by trouble shooting and provide professional advice as required
• Mechanically modifying and Assembly of equipment sold or owned by UON, including pumps and power generation equipment, as required to Company specifications.
• Reassembling diesel engines and parts after being repaired.

Only those with the unrestricted right to work in Australia and living in Perth will be considered, we are not offering sponsor.

UON is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we strongly support diversity in our workforce. Applicants from diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, are encouraged to apply.