Field Service Auto Electrician – Underground Mining Equipment

MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co.; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible roster

People-first culture

Internal promotions

Training and development

Travel allowances

Job summary

MacLean Engineering is seeking a Field Service Auto Electrician to support the growing fleet of MacLean mining equipment across Australasia. Based out of the New South Wales branch in Orange, this role involves both workshop and site-based service work, including travel to major underground mining operations.

The successful candidate will perform electrical diagnostics and maintenance, install and commission new technology, and support remote control systems while ensuring safety and quality in

Qualifications

• Experience with mining, heavy mobile, or underground equipment is highly regarded.
• Strong knowledge of control systems, diagnostics, and schematics.
• Familiarity with remote control, tele-remote, or automation systems is a strong advantage.
• Competency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance on MacLean underground mining equipment and control systems.
• Commission and support new technology installations in branch and on customer sites.
• Commission, calibrate, and support machine remote control and tele-remote systems.
• Troubleshoot and program PLC, CAN-bus, and HMI systems.
• Carry out field service work, breakdown support, and scheduled maintenance on customer sites.
• Provide on-site technical support and training to customers on advanced equipment features.
• Work closely with the engineering and product support teams to deliver feedback and continuous improvement insights.

Skills

Diagnostics

Control systems

PLC

Remote control

Education

First Aid & CPR certificate

Job description

MacLean Engineering is seeking a Field Service Auto Electrician to support the growing fleet of MacLean mining equipment across Australasia. Based out of the New South Wales branch in Orange, this role involves both workshop and site-based service work, including travel to major underground mining operations.

Key responsibilities

Perform electrical diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance on MacLean underground mining equipment and control systems

Commission and support new technology installations in branch and on customer sites

Commission, calibrate, and support machine remote control and tele-remote systems

Troubleshoot and program PLC, CAN-bus, and HMI systems

Carry out field service work, breakdown support, and scheduled maintenance on customer sites

Provide on-site technical support and training to customers on advanced equipment features

Work closely with the engineering and product support teams to deliver feedback and continuous improvement insights

About you

Experience with mining, heavy mobile, or underground equipment is highly regarded

Strong knowledge of control systems, diagnostics, and schematics

Familiarity with remote control, tele-remote, or automation systems is a strong advantage

Knowledge of hydraulic and mechanical systems desirable

Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently in field environments

Committed to safety, quality, and continuous learning

Competency in Microsoft Office applications

A current driver's license

Current First Aid & CPR certificate preferred

About us

MacLean specialises in mobile equipment solutions based on underground mining experience, unit-of-one manufacturing expertise, and worldwide customer service and support. The company has been innovating for mining equipment safety and productivity for almost 50 years, supporting customers worldwide with branches across Canada, United States, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, and Australia. MacLean's investment in technology expertise and infrastructure is aligned to long-term industry changes in the areas of cleaner, smarter underground mining, including removing diesel fine particulate from the underground environment, digitalizing the underground environment, and introducing increasing levels of autonomous operations.

Permanent position with a flexible roster

Ethical company with strong people first values

Career paths through internal promotions

Excellent working conditions and ongoing training and development

Competitive hourly rate with annual leave, sick leave, and annual bonus

Accommodation and meal allowances when travelling for work

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