Field Service Fitter

Company :

Hastings Deering (PNG) Limited

About Us:

Hastings Deering (PNG) Limited is one of the largest Caterpillar dealer networks in the world.  We sell, service and support the complete range of Caterpillar machinery used in the mining, construction, agricultural, materials handling and government sectors.  Over the last 75 years, we have built a reputation for hiring and developing the industry’s best and delivering an exemplary level of service to our customers and colleagues.

About the Role:

We currently have an excellent opportunity for a Field Service Fitter to join our Service team based in Lihir.   

The primary focus of this role is to support the product sold through the Company by diligently carrying out service maintenance, repair and recondition jobs of earthmoving machinery as directed to a satisfactory standard of quality workmanship and in a timely manner.

Reporting to the Service Supervisor, your competency and experience will include:

• Ensure safety goals are achieved through personal commitment, no harm to self or others and participation in safety initiatives.
• Proactively seek and maintain collaborative working relationships with peers and manager to deliver results.
• Ensure customer expectations and service standards are understood and delivered within agreed timeframes.
• Perform maintenance, repair and recondition jobs on all equipment sold and/or serviced by the Company as directed by Leading Hand or immediate supervisor.
• Take all reasonable steps to ensure that assigned tasks are free of faulty workmanship assuring quality in the finished product.
• Ensure, upon completion of the job, the machine is tested for correct operation and a completion tag is placed on the machine within eyesight range of the operator.
• Ensure business direction, team purpose and change agenda is understood, agreed to and work activities are   aligned.

About You:

You will bring the following skills and experience to the role:

• Diesel Fitter trade qualification.
• Minimum three to five (5) years’ experience in a similar role or equivalent.
• Technical and product knowledge of Caterpillar 6060FS & 6020B equipment and operating system.
• Competent using CAT SIS and ET.
• Skills to effectively diagnose and repair electrical controlling systems.
• Competent to repair, rebuild and maintenance of large earth moving equipment.
• Excellent communication skills, proven understanding of safe work practices.

To express interest in this challenging and rewarding role, submit your application including current updated CV, copies of certificates, references, police clearance and apply via our Workday Career page.

To Apply: Click on the “Apply” button. 

Enquiries: Please call our HR Team on (675) 300 8300

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications close Monday 1st June 2026