Electrical & Mechanical Field Tech – Underground Mining

Alfabs Group; Mackay Regional; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Permanent, full-time role

Job summary

Alfabs Group is seeking Electrical and Mechanical Field Service Technicians to work on underground mining equipment across Queensland. You will diagnose faults, perform maintenance, and support coal cutting and face machinery, often in challenging environments. The role is DIDO from Emerald, Mackay or Rockhampton with travel to sites.

You will work with experienced trades, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to keeping clients productive and safe.

Qualifications

• Tradesperson with underground coal mining field service experience.
• Ability to fault-find and diagnose complex electrical and mechanical faults.
• Competent reading of schematics, drawings and scopes.
• Commitment to safety and high work ethic.
• Willingness to travel and operate autonomously or in a crew.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot faults on underground mining equipment.
• Carry out planned and breakdown maintenance and repairs.
• Respond to emergency field service call-outs when needed.
• Support coal cutting and face machinery underground.
• Rebuild, refurbish, assemble and commission equipment.
• Install and test electrical components and control systems.
• Conduct pre-start checks and statutory tests.
• Read schematics and engineering drawings to execute tasks.
• Build relationships with customers and site teams.
• Perform work safely and professionally.

Skills

Fault-finding

Schematics reading

Communication skills

Autonomy

Travel willingness

Education

Electrical or Mechanical Trade Qualification

Job description

Alfabs Group is seeking Electrical and Mechanical Field Service Technicians to work on underground mining equipment across Queensland. You will diagnose faults, perform maintenance, and support coal cutting and face machinery, often in challenging environments. The role is DIDO from Emerald, Mackay or Rockhampton with travel to sites.

You will work with experienced trades, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to keeping clients productive and safe.