Service Technician
Manufacturing & Production · Quality & Process · Maintenance & Reliability · Manufacturing Engineering
In short
Sandvik Mining is seeking a skilled Field Service Technician for underground mining operations in Perth, WA, on a FIFO 8:6 roster. This role involves expert maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on Sandvik's industry-leading equipment, requiring strong technical skills and a commitment to safety.
Responsibilities
- Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, repairs and fault-finding across Sandvik underground mining equipment.
- Diagnosing and resolving mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and control system faults.
- Completing scheduled maintenance inspections to ensure equipment remains safe, reliable and operational.
- Working closely with customers and the Sandvik Field Service team to identify issues and deliver effective solutions.
- Providing feedback and technical insights to help improve equipment reliability and maintenance planning.
- Maintaining accurate service records, including parts, labour, equipment condition and maintenance activities.
- Working in line with Sandvik's Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) standards, ensuring safety is at the heart of everything you do.
Requirements
- A relevant trade qualification (HD Fitter / Auto Electrician).
- Previous experience working with underground mining equipment, ideally drills, loaders or trucks.
- Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills and a practical, hands-on approach.
- A genuine commitment to safety and quality workmanship.
- The ability to work independently while also being a strong team player.
- Good communication skills and the confidence to build positive relationships with customers and colleagues.
- Basic computer skills and the ability to complete service and maintenance documentation.
- A current Manual Driver's Licence (essential).
- The ability to successfully complete pre-employment medical, police and reference checks, as well as ongoing drug and alcohol testing.
- Willingness to travel interstate or internationally for training and development opportunities.
- Right to live and work in Australia.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Sandvik equipment is a great advantage, but not essential.
- Experience with underground loaders, trucks, drills or similar heavy mining equipment will be highly regarded.
- Exposure to equipment such as the Sandvik LH and TH series, underground development and production drills, or Sandvik technologies including AutoMine® and OptiMine® will be advantageous.
- Hands-on experience with Sandvik underground loaders and trucks, including: Loaders (LH series): LH203, LH307, LH410, LH514, LH517i, LH621i; Trucks (TH series): TH320, TH430, TH551i, TH663i
- Familiarity with Sandvik underground drills, such as: Development drills: DD421, DD422i, DD422iE, DD212; Production & Cable Bolter drills: DL421, DL432i, DL422i
- Exposure to Sandvik AutoMine® and OptiMine® systems.
Benefits
- Highly competitive wages, additional allowances, and annual bonus
- Superannuation contributions, with the ability for you to opt into higher superannuation amounts.
- Comprehensive Employee Benefits Program, including salary sacrifice options, and a Length of Service Recognition program.
- Company-wide bonus scheme to reward your hard work and dedication.
- Employee Referral Program that pays up to $5,000 per successful referral
- Company-funded paid parental leave, with superannuation contributions during the leave period.
- Extensive training opportunities, from internal programs to contributions towards external studies.
- Sandvik Wellness Program to support and enhance your health and wellbeing.
Skills
MechanicalHydraulicElectricalControl systemsAutomationDiagnosticsFault findingAuto ElectricianHD FitterAutoMineOptiMine
#mining#underground#field service#technician#maintenance#repairs#diagnostics#drills#loaders#trucks
About Sandvik
Sandvik is a global, high-tech engineering group providing solutions that enhance productivity, profitability and sustainability for the manufacturing, mining and infrastructure industries. We are at the forefront of digitalization and focus on optimizing our customers’ processes. Our world-leading offering includes equipment, tools, services and digital solutions for machining, mining, rock excavation and rock processing. In 2024, the Sandvik Group had approximately 41,000 employees, sales in more than 150 countries and revenues of about SEK 123 billion.
Company
SandvikJob Posted
2 days ago
Expires
in 2 days
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
Perth, Australia
Qualification
Diploma
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