16/08/2025
Meet Shae – one of our Workshop Managers who oversees the planning, coordination, and delivery of powertrain and heavy equipment projects from start to finish.
Growing up in Blackwater, Shae was surrounded by the mining industry from an early age. With family, friends, and much of the community connected to the mines, it felt natural for him to follow that path himself.
He began his career completing a Diesel Fitter apprenticeship at Curragh Mine (2012–2015), before moving on to BMA Blackwater Mine (2015–2019). From 2019 to 2022, he stepped into leading hand and supervisor roles, further developing his leadership skills. In 2022, Shae relocated to Mackay to work in machine overhauls with a local OEM, before joining Paton Diesel Services in early 2024.
💬 “The most rewarding part of the job is seeing a project completed — whether it’s a full machine overhaul or a component — and knowing the hard work our team has put in to get it there.”
Since joining PDS, Shae has helped guide our growing workforce from strength to strength with his hands-on approach, extensive experience, and ability to source more cost-effective part solutions. Over the past 18 months, he has become a cornerstone of our workshop, and we are grateful to have him as part of the team.
Outside of work, Shae can often be found travelling across the countryside to compete in CrossFit competitions, or camping with his family around the Mackay region whenever time allows.
📸 Pictured here in front of one of our recent dozer overhauls.
