Plant Mechanic - FIFO
Phe Pty Ltd
Maintain/repair plant equipment and vehicles, hydraulic systems on FIFO roster.
24 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Kuluin, Queensland, Australia
Onsite
Company Size
335 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Mining
Hydro Power
Remote Gas Power
Pulp and Paper
Timber Processing
Food & Beverage
Power Generation
Role
What you would be doing
breakdown response
hydraulic systems
equipment maintenance
- Attending to breakdowns
- Working on Hydraulic systems
- Servicing and maintaining equipment and vehicles
What you bring
trade certificate
construction card
driver’s license
problem solving
electrical
generators
- Perform basic automotive electrical works
- White / Blue Construction Card
- Australian-recognised Trade Certificate with post-trade experience
- Generators up to 132KVA
- Ability to document and maintain traceability on all works undertaken
- Current Unrestricted Driver’s License
- Highly established attention to Safe work practices
- Experience with Light and Heavy plant and equipment, hydraulic systems, and basic automotive electrical skills
- Light Trucks,
- Experience working with and maintaining the following types of equipment;
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills
- Diesel EWP’S up to 135ft,
- Trade Certification / AQF Cert Level 3 Mechanical
- High-risk work License (with WP class) (desirable)
- Skid Steer Loader,
- NSW Tradesperson Certificate License
- Maintenance record and documentation
- Light Vehicles
- Scissor Lifts,
Information not given or found
Interview process
- follow step‑by‑step instructions on the phe website, including checklists to prepare for the interview.
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Security clearance- police and background clearances
- medical assessments
- drug and alcohol testing
- right‑to‑work verification
- reference checks
- other due‑diligence measures
Company
Overview
1974
Year Founded
The company was established in Queensland and has since grown to become a major player in industrial electrical work.
five decades
Years of Operations
Over the past five decades, the company has expanded from regional timber jobs to large-scale hydro-power systems.
multimillion‑dollar contracts
Revenue Scale
The company delivers on multimillion‑dollar contracts for clients such as Newcrest, Snowy Hydro, and Clark Energy.
- Historically rooted in industrial settings, PHE expanded from timber and pulp‑and‑paper jobs into major mining and power‑generation projects.
- Typical projects range from high‑voltage and low‑voltage electrical works to SCADA/PLC/DCS integration and custom switchboard construction.
- Operating from multiple Australian hubs—including Gympie, Brisbane, Bathurst and Tumut—it tackles both national and international assignments.
- The company consistently delivers on multimillion‑dollar contracts for clients like Newcrest, Snowy Hydro and Clark Energy.
- PHE’s capabilities span industrial electrical installations, fibre‑optic works, instrumentation calibration, and shutdown/maintenance support.
- It also offers in‑house engineering design, drafting services, switchboard manufacturing and project management, showcasing vertical integration.
3 Dec 2024
Certification Validity
The company's ISO 14001 environmental management certification remains valid until the specified date.
- Operates under ISO 45001 (safety) and ISO 9001 (quality), reflecting integrated management of environment, health & safety, and quality
- Provides electrical services to mining, hydropower and remote gas power generation sectors—supporting energy infrastructure and potentially lower-carbon operations
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