Engineering Technoligist

GC Crane Hire Pty Ltd trading as General Cranes; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

General Cranes is seeking an Engineering Technologist to support electrical systems, industrial automation, engineering documentation, and project delivery. The role requires collaboration with engineers, workshop technicians, suppliers, and customers to deliver safe, reliable, and compliant engineering solutions for cranes and lifting equipment.

The ideal candidate will contribute to pre-sales activities, technical presentations, and improvement projects while working closely with

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical systems and engineering documentation.
• Knowledge of industrial automation/control systems.
• Strong customer interaction and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-sales engineering support by analysing customer requirements and recommending suitable electrical systems.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, engineers, workshop personnel, and other internal teams to ensure solutions meet requirements.
• Support engineering documentation throughout the project lifecycle from concept to commissioning.
• Produce, review and modify engineering drawings using AutoCAD.
• Analyse electrical systems and propose improvements for reliability and safety.

Skills

Electrical systems

Industrial automation

Engineering documentation

Customer interaction

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

GC Crane Hire Pty Ltd trading as General Cranes – Laverton North VIC

General Cranes is a leading Australian crane hire company specialising in crane maintenance, pre-operational inspections, refurbishments, electrical upgrades, and tailored engineering solutions for the lifting industry.

As our business continues to grow, we are seeking an Engineering Technologist to support our electrical systems, industrial automation, engineering documentation, process improvement, and customer-focused engineering solutions.

This diverse role combines hands-on technical support, engineering design, project support, process improvement, and customer interaction. The successful candidate will work closely with engineers, workshop technicians, suppliers, and customers to deliver safe, reliable, and technically compliant engineering solutions across a range of crane and lifting equipment.

General Cranes is a leading Australian crane hire company specialising in crane maintenance, pre-operational inspections, refurbishments, electrical upgrades, and tailored engineering solutions for the lifting industry.

As our business continues to grow, we are seeking an Engineering Technologist to support our electrical systems, industrial automation, engineering documentation, process improvement, and customer-focused engineering solutions.

This diverse role combines hands-on technical support, engineering design, project support, process improvement, and customer interaction. The successful candidate will work closely with engineers, workshop technicians, suppliers, and customers to deliver safe, reliable, and technically compliant engineering solutions across a range of crane and lifting equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pre-sales engineering support by analysing customer requirements and recommending suitable electrical systems and engineering solutions.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, engineers, workshop personnel, and other internal teams to ensure proposed solutions meet technical, operational, and commercial requirements.
• Support engineering documentation throughout the project lifecycle, including concept development, specification, implementation, testing, and commissioning support.
• Deliver technical presentations, engineering workshops, product demonstrations, and customer training when required.
• Provide engineering support for electrical systems installed in crane cabins, electrical control panels, and associated industrial equipment.
• Work closely with workshop personnel to assist with electrical troubleshooting, system modifications, and technical problem-solving involving industrial electrical installations.
• Read, interpret, prepare, and maintain technical documentation, including electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, manuals, datasheets, specifications, and equipment documentation.
• Produce, review, and modify engineering drawings using AutoCAD.
• Support engineering projects involving electrical upgrades, retrofit works, equipment improvements, and electrical system modifications.
• Analyse electrical systems and recommend practical engineering solutions to improve equipment reliability, maintainability, safety, and operational performance.
• Participate in engineering investigations, root cause analysis, and improvement projects to increase equipment reliability and workshop efficiency.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives through Quality Management Systems, engineering procedures, and OHS/WHS practices.

Highly Desirable

Experience or knowledge in one or more of the following areas will be highly regarded:

• Industrial electrical cabling systems, including power, control, instrumentation, and communication networks.
• Industrial automation and control systems, including PROFINET, PROFIBUS, and Industrial Ethernet.
• Technical customer support, engineering consultancy, or project engineering.
• Delivery of technical presentations, workshops, demonstrations, or customer training.
• Cross-functional engineering coordination and stakeholder engagement.
• Quality Management Systems, including ISO 9001.
• ERP platforms such as SAP.
• Industrial infrastructure, plant expansion, retrofit, electrical upgrade, and automation projects.
• Crane, lifting equipment, heavy industry, construction, or related industrial environments.

Why Join General Cranes?

General Cranes offers an excellent opportunity to develop specialist expertise within Australia’s crane and lifting industry while working across diverse industrial and construction projects.

You will join a collaborative and experienced team supporting the design, improvement, maintenance, and delivery of safe and reliable electrical and engineering systems across a range of cranes and lifting equipment.