When it comes to planned shutdowns, preventative maintenance and fleet reliability, having the right people on site can make all the difference. Mader provides experienced mining maintenance specialists across the Hunter Valley and New South Wales, delivering drill maintenance, drill shutdown support, excavator maintenance, excavator repairs, heavy equipment repairs, mining equipment repairs, mobile plant repairs, haul truck maintenance and shovel maintenance services. Supported by dedicated digger and drill shutdown specialists, field service technicians and maintenance crews, we help mining operations minimise downtime, improve asset reliability and maximise equipment availability.
Our teams help mining operations execute shutdowns safely, efficiently and on schedule while reducing equipment downtime, improving fleet availability and supporting long-term asset reliability.
With a workforce of skilled heavy diesel mechanics, diesel fitters, HD fitters, field service technicians, high voltage electricians, boilermakers and supervisors, Mader delivers comprehensive shutdown support for mining operations of all sizes. From planned maintenance campaigns to major shutdowns and breakdown support, we provide the expertise and workforce required to keep critical mining equipment operating at peak performance.
Supporting Hunter Valley Mining Operations
The Hunter Valley remains one of Australia’s most productive mining regions, requiring reliable maintenance solutions to keep critical equipment operating safely and efficiently. Mader supports mining operations throughout the region with scalable shutdown crews, rapid mobilisation capabilities and specialised mobile plant maintenance expertise.
Whether supporting a planned shutdown, major component replacement, preventative maintenance campaign or breakdown support requirement, our experienced teams are ready to assist. We work closely with site personnel to execute planned work scopes, minimise delays and maximise equipment availability following shutdown completion.
Backed by One of NSW’s Largest Mobile Maintenance Teams
Mader’s shutdown capability is supported by a well-established New South Wales maintenance network, providing mining operations with access to experienced personnel, specialised equipment and rapid mobilisation across the state.
Our NSW team consists of:
- Dedicated digger and drill shutdown specialists
- Experienced heavy diesel mechanics and heavy diesel fitters
- Skilled diesel fitters and HD fitters
- Field service technicians available for planned and reactive maintenance works
- High voltage electricians and auto electricians
- Specialised mining boilermakers and fabrication personnel
- Supervisors and mining project managers with extensive shutdown experience
This scale allows Mader to rapidly mobilise shutdown crews throughout the Hunter Valley and broader NSW mining regions while maintaining continuity across every stage of the shutdown process.
Unlike traditional shutdown labour providers, Mader utilises existing field service technicians and maintenance personnel who already understand site requirements, equipment history and maintenance expectations. This approach improves communication, reduces onboarding time and supports more efficient shutdown execution.
Complete Shutdown Maintenance Solutions
Mader supplies complete shutdown crews to ensure seamless project delivery from planning through to execution. By providing a single integrated team, we create clear accountability, improved communication and consistent outcomes throughout every shutdown.
Our shutdown workforce includes:
- Heavy diesel mechanics
- Heavy diesel fitters
- Diesel fitters
- HD fitters
- Field service technicians
- High voltage electricians
- Auto electricians
- Mining boilermakers
- Supervisors and leading hands
- Mining project managers
- Trade assistants
We utilise current Mader personnel already working on site wherever possible, allowing for better engagement during pre-shutdown planning, execution and post-shutdown follow-up activities.
Our teams assist with:
- Shutdown planning and execution
- Job scoping and maintenance scheduling
- Parts planning and laydown management
- Coordination with site personnel and OEMs
- Planned maintenance works
- Major component replacements
- Breakdown support
- Post-shutdown reviews and reporting
Digger and Drill Shutdown Specialists
Mader has built a specialised team of digger and drill shutdown professionals capable of supporting some of the most critical assets on site.
With more than 30 dedicated digger and drill shutdown specialists across NSW, we provide expert support for planned maintenance, shutdown execution, major component replacements and reliability improvement programs.
Our teams specialise in equipment including:
- Liebherr excavators
- CAT excavators
- Hitachi excavators
- Komatsu excavators
- Epiroc drill fleets
- Surface and production drills
- Hydraulic excavators
- Mining support equipment
By combining specialised shutdown personnel with experienced heavy diesel mechanics and field service technicians, we help customers reduce downtime and maximise asset performance during critical maintenance periods.
Drill Maintenance and Shutdown Support
Effective drill maintenance is critical to maintaining production targets and reducing unplanned failures across mining operations.
Mader’s dedicated drill maintenance specialists provide planned maintenance, drill shutdown support, breakdown response and ongoing fleet maintenance services for a wide range of drilling equipment operating across New South Wales.
Our drill maintenance capabilities include:
- Drill maintenance services
- Drill shutdown support
- Drill repairs and fault diagnostics
- Major component change-outs
- Hydraulic system repairs
- Electrical diagnostics and repairs
- Preventative maintenance inspections
- Breakdown support
- Fleet maintenance programs
- Reliability-focused maintenance strategies
Our extensive diagnostics background enables us to identify issues early, improve equipment reliability and support greater equipment availability throughout the life of the drill fleet.
Mobile Plant Maintenance Expertise
Mader is recognised throughout the industry for delivering high-quality mobile plant maintenance and heavy equipment maintenance services.
Our shutdown specialists work across a broad range of mining equipment, supporting:
- Excavator maintenance
- Excavator repairs
- Hydraulic excavator maintenance
- Heavy equipment repairs
- Mining equipment repairs
- Mobile plant repairs
- Haul truck maintenance
- Shovel maintenance
- Planned maintenance programs
- Asset reliability improvement initiatives
We specialise in equipment from leading OEMs including Liebherr, Caterpillar, Hitachi, Komatsu and Epiroc, providing expert technical support and maintenance solutions tailored to each operation.
Driving Fleet Reliability Through Preventative Maintenance
Successful shutdowns are about more than completing a work scope. They provide an opportunity to improve long-term asset performance, increase equipment availability and support ongoing maintenance management objectives.
Through preventative maintenance strategies, detailed inspections and structured maintenance programs, Mader helps customers:
- Improve fleet reliability
- Increase equipment availability
- Reduce equipment downtime
- Improve asset reliability
- Extend equipment life
- Support equipment lifecycle management
- Increase post-shutdown fleet availability
Following planned maintenance schedules, Mader consistently supports customers in achieving strong equipment performance outcomes and improved operational reliability.
Built for Shutdown Success
Mader’s NSW shutdown support model has been designed to deliver value before, during and after every shutdown.
Our offering includes:
- Rapid mobilisation shutdown crews
- Dedicated clean team support
- Shutdown container solutions for tools, parts and consumables
- High-risk licensed personnel
- OEM-aligned maintenance practices
- Integrated safety systems
- Ongoing management support and site engagement
- Simplified invoicing through a single provider
With a trusted workforce, strong return-to-site rates and a commitment to safety and quality, Mader provides mining operations with a maintenance partner capable of supporting everything from planned shutdowns and preventative maintenance programs through to major excavator rebuilds, drill maintenance and emergency breakdown support.
Whether you require short-term shutdown labour, specialist technical expertise or long-term mining maintenance services, Mader’s NSW team is ready to support your operation across the Hunter Valley and beyond.
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