Joel Fleming
Townsville,QLD
Summary
Dedicated and hands-on Diesel Fitter with over 5 years of experience in the heavy machinery and mining sector. Recently completed a comprehensive apprenticeship with Hail Creek, gaining exposure across wash plant operations, heavy mobile equipment (HME), and field service. Currently working as a Field Breakdowns Fitter, providing high-level support and maintenance on large-scale mining equipment including excavators, drills, shovels, and quarry machines. Complemented by earlier experience at Hastings Deering and a Diploma of Project Management, bringing strong technical, diagnostic, and organisational skills to both day-to-day maintenance and large-scale shutdown projects.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Breakdowns Fitter
Hail Creek Mine
- 01.2025
- Specialised in field service and emergency repairs for excavators, drills, shovels, and quarry equipment
- Performed advanced diagnostics and high-risk repairs independently in remote and time-critical conditions
- Supported maintenance strategy by minimising equipment downtime
Diesel Fitter Apprentice
Hail Creek Mine
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Rotated across wash plant, HME, and field service areas gaining broad trade exposure
- Assisted in project side of shutdowns including dragline boom lowering and shovel deck repairs
- Gained hands-on experience using Caterpillar ET, Cummins Insite, and other OEM tools
Rental Trade Assistant
Hastings Deering
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Conducted repairs and servicing on construction and small mining machinery
- Maintained high equipment reliability through use of diagnostic tools (ET/SIS)
- Supported technicians in workshop and field environments ensuring quality and compliance
Education
Diploma of Project Management -
Central Queensland University
Certificate III in Engineering - Diesel Equipment
Hail Creek Apprenticeship Program
12-2024
Certificate III Automotive Mobile Plant Technician - Diesel Equipment
Hail Creek Apprenticeship Program
12-2024
High School Diploma -
Ryan Catholic College
QLD11-2017
Skills
- Field Service & Breakdowns (Excavators, Shovels, Drills, Quarry Gear)
- Equipment Diagnostics (ET, SIS, Cummins Insite)
- Heavy Mobile Equipment (HME) Maintenance
- Project & Shutdown Management (Draglines, Shovels)
- Preventative & Corrective Maintenance
- Hydraulic & Mechanical Systems
- Safety Compliance & Risk Management
- Forklift, Confined Spaces, Working at Heights (Tickets Held)
Certification
- Cummins QSK78 Training
- Liebherr R 9600 Training
- Caterpillar 994K Training
- Komatsu PC1250-11 Training
- Sandvik 412I Training
- Excavator experience Cat 6040, 6015, Bucyrus RH340, Komatsu PC 1250, Liebherr R 9600, Hitachi 5600
- Forklift Licence
- Confined Space Entry
- Working at Heights
- Other site and machinery-specific safety tickets
References
- Matt, Donovan, Managing Director of Dono’s Maintenance Services Pty Ltd, admin@donosmainntenance.com 0427 781 987
- Damien, Volpato, Managing Director of Volpato & Sons PTY Ltd, vhdservices@outlook.com, 0407 167 839
- Jake, Storie, Owner of Breakout Diesel Services, Jake_storie@hotmail.com, 0421 768 994
Timeline
Diesel Fitter Apprentice
Hail Creek Mine
01.2021 - 01.2024
Rental Trade Assistant
Hastings Deering
01.2019 - 01.2021
Field Breakdowns Fitter
Hail Creek Mine
- 01.2025
Diploma of Project Management -
Central Queensland University
Certificate III in Engineering - Diesel Equipment
Hail Creek Apprenticeship Program
Certificate III Automotive Mobile Plant Technician - Diesel Equipment
Hail Creek Apprenticeship Program
High School Diploma -
Ryan Catholic College
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