Field Lubrication Technician - Mining Equipment (FIFO)

Viva Energy Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Viva Energy in Brisbane, QLD is hiring a Product & Services Technician with significant on-site and FIFO travel to Papua New Guinea. The role focuses on heavy‑duty plant equipment and specialty lubricants, delivering technical service and support to mining customers.

You must be a trade-certified Mechanical Fitter and be willing to travel on a FIFO roster from Brisbane or Cairns, with base work in Queensland.

Qualifications

• Technically skilled with hands-on aptitude in heavy industry or related transport disciplines.
• Ability to communicate technical solutions clearly within a team.
• Trade certification as a Mechanical Fitter is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Focus on mining/manufacturing plant equipment such as excavators, shovels and other mobile equipment.
• Provide technical service and sales support for specialty lubricants and lubrication systems.
• Deliver FIFO field support to mining customers across Papua New Guinea from Brisbane or Cairns.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Customer focus

Team player

Analytical

Education

Trade Certificate/Mechanical Fitter

Job description

Viva Energy in Brisbane, QLD is hiring a Product & Services Technician with significant on-site and FIFO travel to Papua New Guinea. The role focuses on heavy‑duty plant equipment and specialty lubricants, delivering technical service and support to mining customers.

You must be a trade-certified Mechanical Fitter and be willing to travel on a FIFO roster from Brisbane or Cairns, with base work in Queensland.