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Mining Maintenance

We prioritise safety, extending asset life and delivering certainty for our customers.

Virtus has in depth knowledge and a proven track record of delivering exceptional heavy equipment maintenance solutions to our customers. This is why we are a leader in providing maintenance to Tier 1 mining companies in Australia.

Our people are experts in maintaining some of the world’s largest earthmoving equipment from diggers, trucks, graders and loaders to water carts and drills. Our ability to provide solutions for back fill, leave replacement, planned maintenance & shutdowns, adhoc requirements and breakdowns will ensure your operations are running around the clock.

Rostered Maintenance

To ensure seamless continuity of operations, prevent costly disruptions, and maintain productivity, Virtus will provide one of our highly skilled employees with the right qualifications and skill set to fill the gap you have, for the length of time you need.

Virtus’ highly skilled tradespeople have the depth of knowledge required and ‘safety first’ mindset to meet all your needs. We are able to support you with the appropriate tradespeople.

Our capabilities

From skilled to unskilled labour support, we have you covered to keep your teams working.

Boilermakers

HD Mechanics

Trade Assistants

Light Vehicle Mechanics

Auto Electricians

Servicemen

HV Electricians

HME Shutdowns

Virtus’ HME Shutdown division stands behind our company name by providing Excellence, Strength and Courage as a team.

We understand the critical nature of your frontline assets and we ensure that we provide only the best offerings. Our highly qualified employees, many who are OEM trained where possible, are assigned to their respective knowledge-based asset.

All Virtus employees are equipped with mine site vehicles from field service utes to boilermaker trucks with the latest tooling and equipment.

We provide our customers

Mine specialised vehicles

A fleet of mine specialised vehicles with specialised tooling support

Heavy duty diesel mechanics

Available mechanics DIDO & FIFO

Experienced team

Specialised in Liebherr, Hitachi, O&K, Komatsu & Cat machines

Troubleshooting

Extensive diagnostics background for your trouble shooting needs

Range of support periods

Available for short term or long term client support

Field Service

As little as one hour or as long as you need, Virtus’ field service teams are always on the go and can be relied upon to be at your request immediately. From Breakdowns and ad hoc needs on heavy equipment, to light vehicles and heavy road transport, our team can be anywhere, at any time. All staff are equipped with vehicles that accommodate state of the art tooling and diagnostic equipment to get you moving again.

Bucket & Crack Repairs

Bucket Repairs

Whether on the machine or on the deck, Virtus’ team of highly qualified boilermakers are armed and ready to tackle your onsite bucket repair or refurbishment. From underside strip replacement, to heal blocks and more comprehensive repairs we have the knowledge to tackle any sized bucket onsite to save you time and money from sending it offsite. Any extensive repairs can be undertaken with our heat treatment capability and if you aren’t sure on what material should go where, we can scope repairs and procure the right materials to ensure you get the longevity out of your asset.

Crack Repairs

Our team of highly qualified boilermakers and coded welders can provide crack repairs to the most severe cases onsite, that stops your machine digging in their tracks. Supported by our onsite heat treatment capability, we can take on the most critical of crack repairs and ensure the quality and longevity of the repair.

As a standard, our welding team are pre-qualified to AS1554.5 and can be qualified to other requirements upon request.

Lineboring

Our expertise in line boring services ensure high productivity, performance, and efficiencies on every job across all locations in nationwide.

With our specialist technical teams for onsite maintenance and repairs, machine challenges can be quickly resolved to the highest standards so you can continue to rely on your asset.

Our Services

  • Bore welding and machining
  • Drilling
  • Tapping
  • Gantry milling
  • Facing
  • Bush removal & installation
  • Assembly & disassembly

Our capabilities

Internal bore welding & machining

45mm - 650mmm

External face welding & machining

Up to 580mm

Machining capabilities

For seal & circlip grooves

Bushes

Shrinking & fitting

All your fabrication and maintenance needs

Turnkey solutions that significantly reduce your down time and get you up and running quickly